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Berean Standard Bible

“A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.”

Proverbs 15:12

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Solomon describes how different people relate to correction. This verse focuses on the scoffer.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

World English Bible (WEB)

A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

King James Version (KJV)

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El escarnecedor no ama al que le reprende; ni se allega á los sabios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El burlón no ama a quien lo corrige, ni busca la compañía de los sabios.

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