| Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who scoffs. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SCOFF; SCOFFER skof, skof'-er: The verb indicates the manifestation of contempt by insulting words or actions; it combines bitterness with ridicule. It is much more frequent in the Revised Version (British and American) than in the King James Version, replacing "scorn" of the latter in Psalm 1:1 Proverbs 1:22, etc. "Scorn" refers rather to an inner emotion based on a sense of superiority; "scoff," to the outward expression of this emotion. | Multi-Version Concordance Scoffer (11 Occurrences) Proverbs 9:7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man 'getteth' himself a blot. (ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 9:8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 13:1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 15:12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 19:25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 21:11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. (ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 21:24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride. (WEB ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease. (ASV NAS RSV) Proverbs 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men. (ASV NAS RSV) Isaiah 29:20 For the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off- (WEB ASV WBS RSV) |