Bible Verses About Reproof

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:

These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee.