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What does the Bible say about correction?

14 verses about correction, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about correction

Proverbs 12:1 — Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 6 votes
Hebrews 12:11 — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 6 votes
2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 5 votes
Proverbs 15:32 — He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 4 votes
Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 4 votes
Proverbs 8:33 — Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 3 votes
Proverbs 9:7 — He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 3 votes
Hebrews 12:5 — 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: 3 votes
Proverbs 6:23 — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 2 votes
Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 2 votes
Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 2 votes
Galatians 6:1 — 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. 2 votes
Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 2 votes
James 5:19 — Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 2 votes

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Proverbs (7), Hebrews (2), Matthew (1), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1), 2 Timothy (1), James (1)

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