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Proverbs 9:8-10

8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Cross References for Proverbs 9:8-10

Matthew 7:6 - “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:6

Proverbs 29:1 - A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:1

Proverbs 25:12 - Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:12

Leviticus 19:17 - “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17

Hebrews 6:4-8 - It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:4-8

Galatians 2:11-14 - Paul Opposes Peter When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearl... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11-14

Luke 17:3 - So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. Click to read the verse Luke 17:3 Click to read the verse Luke 17:3

Psalms 141:5 - Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head... Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5

Galatians 4:16 - Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Click to read the verse Galatians 4:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:16

1 Kings 22:8 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8

Matthew 15:14 - Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14

Numbers 14:6-10 - Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, t... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:6-10 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:6-10

Proverbs 28:23 - He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23

Luke 9:55 - But Jesus turned and rebuked them, Click to read the verse Luke 9:55 Click to read the verse Luke 9:55

1 Kings 1:23 - And they told the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” So he went before the king and bowed with... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:23

1 Kings 1:32 - King David said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” Wh... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:32 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:32

2 Chronicles 18:7 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:7

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

Proverbs 15:24 - The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:24

Ecclesiastes 7:5 - It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:5 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:5

Proverbs 13:18 - He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18

Proverbs 23:9 - Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:9

2 Peter 3:15-16 - Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15-16 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:15-16

2 Samuel 12:7-14 - Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7-14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7-14