Bible Verses About Reproof

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.

Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,

Your sons have fainted; they lie at the head of every street, like an antelope in a net. They are full of the wrath of the LORD, the rebuke of your God.

“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’

“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me.

They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’

And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.

But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.