Psalms 138:6

6 aFor though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.

Proverbs 9:7-8

7 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse,
and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
8 bDo not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
creprove a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:12

12 dIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself;
if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

Proverbs 19:29

29Condemnation is ready for escoffers,
and fbeating for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 21:24

24 gScoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man
who acts with arrogant pride.
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