Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. MC VC

Proverbs 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 2 I MC VC