Proverbs 12:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:1 — KJV
“Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”
— Proverbs 12:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:1
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:1: instruction, hateth, reproof
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:1: loveth, hateth
“Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them. brutish in his knowledge: or, more brutish than to know”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:1: knowledge, brutish
“Every man is brutish by his knowledge; every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them. is brutish...: or, is more brutish than to know”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:1: knowledge, brutish
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:1: loveth, hateth
Pray Proverbs 12:1
Generate a Prayer from Proverbs 12:1
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse