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Proverbs 1:22-23 The Wisdom of Proverbs Chapter 1

22 “How long will you simple ones love your simple ways?
How long will mockers delight in mockery
and fools hate knowledge?

23 If you had responded to my rebuke,
I would have poured out my heart to you
and made my thoughts known to you.

Cross References for Proverbs 1:22-23

John 1:5 - The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. Click to read the verse John 1:5 Click to read the verse John 1:5

Jeremiah 4:14 - O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14

Matthew 9:13 - But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call ... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13

Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 7:7 - I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:7

Jeremiah 13:27 - your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution! I have seen your detestable... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:27 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:27

Luke 19:42 - and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it i... Click to read the verse Luke 19:42 Click to read the verse Luke 19:42

Psalms 1:1 - BOOK I Psalms 1–41 Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or... Click to read the verse Psalms 1:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 1:1

Exodus 10:3 - So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebr... Click to read the verse Exodus 10:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 10:3

Romans 1:28 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28

Psalms 14:1 - Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Th... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1

Proverbs 19:29 - Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29

Exodus 16:28 - Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep my commands and my instructions? Click to read the verse Exodus 16:28 Click to read the verse Exodus 16:28

Numbers 14:27 - “How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these g... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:27

Psalms 106:7 - When our fathers were in Egypt, they gave no thought to your miracles; they did not remember yo... Click to read the verse Psalms 106:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:7

Numbers 14:11 - The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they ... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:11 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:11

Revelation 22:17 - The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, le... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:17 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:17

Matthew 23:37 - “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I hav... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37

Proverbs 5:12 - You will say, “How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction! Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:12

Hosea 8:5 - Throw out your calf-idol, O Samaria! My anger burns against them. How long will they be incapab... Click to read the verse Hosea 8:5 Click to read the verse Hosea 8:5

Matthew 17:17 - “O unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How lo... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:17

Isaiah 28:14 - Therefore hear the word of the Lord, you scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem. Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:14

Matthew 11:29-30 - Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:29-30 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:29-30

Proverbs 21:11 - When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowl... Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:11

Proverbs 1:29 - Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:29

2 Peter 3:3 - First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and follow... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3

Job 21:14 - Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Click to read the verse Job 21:14 Click to read the verse Job 21:14

Job 30:8 - A base and nameless brood, they were driven out of the land. Click to read the verse Job 30:8 Click to read the verse Job 30:8

Psalms 62:3 - How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down— this leaning wall, this totte... Click to read the verse Psalms 62:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:3

Job 8:2 - “How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind. Click to read the verse Job 8:2 Click to read the verse Job 8:2

Proverbs 6:9 - How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:9

Proverbs 21:24 - The proud and arrogant man—“Mocker” is his name; he behaves with overweening pride. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:24

Psalms 4:2 - How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek f... Click to read the verse Psalms 4:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 4:2

John 3:20 - Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deed... Click to read the verse John 3:20 Click to read the verse John 3:20

Proverbs 15:12 - A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:12

Psalms 107:17 - Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniqui... Click to read the verse Psalms 107:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:17

Proverbs 3:34 - He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:34

Psalms 92:6 - The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, Click to read the verse Psalms 92:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 92:6

Proverbs 8:5 - You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:5

Psalms 75:4 - To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns. Click to read the verse Psalms 75:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 75:4

Job 34:7 - What man is like Job, who drinks scorn like water? Click to read the verse Job 34:7 Click to read the verse Job 34:7

Psalms 5:5 - The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. Click to read the verse Psalms 5:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 5:5

Proverbs 9:4-6 - “Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:4-6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:4-6

Psalms 94:8 - Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:8

Proverbs 9:4 - “Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:4

Romans 3:11 - there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. Click to read the verse Romans 3:11 Click to read the verse Romans 3:11

Proverbs 1:4 - for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:4

Luke 11:40 - You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? Click to read the verse Luke 11:40 Click to read the verse Luke 11:40

Psalms 119:150 - Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:150 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:150

Proverbs 18:2 - A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:2

Proverbs 9:16-18 - “Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:16-18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:16-18

Proverbs 14:6 - The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:6

Proverbs 14:9 - Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:9

Romans 1:14 - I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. Click to read the verse Romans 1:14 Click to read the verse Romans 1:14