Bible Verses About Correction
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for correction, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 4,551 votes, led by Proverbs 12:1. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Correction
Proverbs 12:1284 votes
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Hebrews 12:11276 votes
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.
2 Timothy 3:16215 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Proverbs 15:32203 votes
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 29:15160 votes
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Hebrews 12:5-11145 votes
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:
Proverbs 8:33126 votes
Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Proverbs 9:7-9121 votes
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 13:24113 votes
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
2 Timothy 3:16-17108 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Proverbs 6:23104 votes
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Galatians 6:198 votes
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.
Ephesians 6:483 votes
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
James 5:19-2083 votes
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Hebrews 4:1274 votes
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Matthew 18:15-1773 votes
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.
Proverbs 22:1571 votes
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Romans 15:471 votes
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Revelation 3:1966 votes
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
John 14:1562 votes
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Proverbs 10:1758 votes
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Romans 12:1958 votes
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans 13:458 votes
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Proverbs 3:11-1257 votes
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
Job 5:1755 votes
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
What does the Bible say about correction?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 12:1 on the subject of correction. Across 4,551 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Hebrews 12:11, 2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 15:32. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.