Proverbs 9:7-8

9:7 Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult;

whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

9:8 Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you;

reprove a wise person and he will love you.

Proverbs 14:6

14:6 The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none,

but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 14:1

14:1 Every wise woman builds her household,

but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 2:1

Benefits of Seeking Wisdom

2:1 My child, if you receive my words,

and store up my commands within you,

Isaiah 28:14-15

The Lord Will Judge Jerusalem

28:14 Therefore, listen to the Lord’s word,

you who mock,

you rulers of these people

who reside in Jerusalem!

28:15 For you say,

“We have made a treaty with death,

with Sheol we have made an agreement.

When the overwhelming judgment sweeps by

it will not reach us.

For we have made a lie our refuge,

we have hidden ourselves in a deceitful word.”