KJV dictionary & concordance
One who mocks, scoffs at, or treats others or what is right with contempt.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Proverbs 9:7
Complete exact-word concordance
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.
1611 marginal noteMat.7.16.
A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
¶ A wise sonne heareth his fathers instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.
1611 marginal noteChap.8.9.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.
1611 marginal noteHeb. will be cunning.
1611 marginal noteChap.21.11.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.
1611 marginal noteChap.19.25.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proud and haughtie scorner, is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
1611 marginal noteHeb. in the wrath of pride.
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall goe out; yea strife, and reproch shall cease.
1611 marginal notePsal.101.6
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
The thought of foolishnesse is sinne: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
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