Proverbs on Criticism

By: admin | Date: October 25, 2020 | Categories: quotes

Proverbs has much to say about receiving feedback, criticism and rebuke

12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 

13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 

27:5-9

5 Better is open rebuke

than hidden love. 

6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,

but an enemy multiplies kisses. 

7 He who is full loathes honey,

but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. 

8 Like a bird that strays from its nest

is a man who strays from his home. 

9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel.

9:7 “Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;

whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.

8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;

rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;

teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.