A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A person who mocks and ridicules others doesn't like anyone who corrects them, and they won't seek advice from wise people.
This verse is pointing out that prideful, mocking people resist correction and avoid wisdom because they think they already know everything.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during a time when learning happened primarily through mentorship and oral tradition, where accepting correction from elders and wise teachers was essential for growth. In ancient Hebrew culture, the 'scorner' represented someone who had hardened their heart against both God and human wisdom. Solomon and other wisdom writers observed that such people created barriers to their own learning and spiritual development.
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