Proverbs 22:10
New International Version
Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.

New Living Translation
Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.

English Standard Version
Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease.

Berean Standard Bible
Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

King James Bible
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

New King James Version
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.

New American Standard Bible
Drive out the scoffer, and strife will leave, Even quarreling and dishonor will cease.

NASB 1995
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out, Even strife and dishonor will cease.

NASB 1977
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out, Even strife and dishonor will cease.

Legacy Standard Bible
Drive out the scoffer, and strife will go out, Even contention and disgrace will cease.

Amplified Bible
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away; Even strife and dishonor will cease.

Christian Standard Bible
Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too; then quarreling and dishonor will cease.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too; then quarreling and dishonor will cease.

American Standard Version
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.

Contemporary English Version
Arguments and fights will come to an end, if you chase away those who insult others.

English Revised Version
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and ignominy shall cease.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Drive out a mocker, and conflict will leave. Quarreling and abuse will stop.

Good News Translation
Get rid of a conceited person, and then there will be no more arguments, quarreling, or name-calling.

International Standard Version
Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.

Majority Standard Bible
Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

NET Bible
Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

New Heart English Bible
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

Webster's Bible Translation
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall end; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

World English Bible
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cast out a scorner—and contention goes out, "" And strife and shame cease.

Young's Literal Translation
Cast out a scorner -- and contention goeth out, And strife and shame cease.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cast out him mocking, and strife shall go out, and contention shall cease and dishonor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Cast out the one who ridicules, and conflict will go out with him, and accusations and insults will cease.

New American Bible
Expel the arrogant and discord goes too; strife and insult cease.

New Revised Standard Version
Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out; quarreling and abuse will cease.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Destroy evil, cast out strife, do away with contention and reproach, lest they sit in the assembly and reproach all who are present.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Destroy the evil one and cast out the contentious, abolish judgment and shame, lest he sit in the assembly and shame all of you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Cast out the scorner, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and shame will cease.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cast out a pestilent person from the council, and strife shall go out with him; for when he sits in the council he dishonours all.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Good Name
9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. 11He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.…

Cross References
Proverbs 26:20-21
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. / Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 24:9
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

Proverbs 29:8
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

Psalm 101:5
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

Psalm 101:7
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.

Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

1 Corinthians 5:11-13
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. / What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

Galatians 5:12
As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!

Titus 3:10-11
Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.


Treasury of Scripture

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Proverbs 26:20,21
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth…

Genesis 21:9,10
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking…

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Proverbs 22
1. A good name is more desirable than great wealth














Drive out the mocker
The phrase "Drive out" comes from the Hebrew word "garash," which means to expel or cast out. This action is decisive and forceful, indicating that the presence of a "mocker" is not to be tolerated within a community or fellowship. The "mocker" (Hebrew: "lets") is someone who scorns or ridicules, often sowing discord and undermining authority. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mockers were seen as disruptors of social harmony and order. From a conservative Christian perspective, this phrase underscores the importance of maintaining purity and unity within the body of Christ by removing those who persistently oppose or ridicule the faith.

and conflict will depart
The word "conflict" is translated from the Hebrew "madon," which refers to strife or contention. The promise that conflict "will depart" suggests a direct correlation between the presence of a mocker and the presence of discord. Historically, communities that adhered to wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, understood that peace and harmony were essential for communal well-being. In a spiritual sense, this phrase encourages believers to seek peace by addressing and removing sources of division, aligning with the New Testament teachings of pursuing peace and edification within the church.

even quarreling and insults will cease
"Quarreling" and "insults" are manifestations of deeper relational issues, often exacerbated by the presence of a mocker. The Hebrew word for "quarreling" is "rib," which can also mean a legal dispute or controversy, while "insults" comes from "qalal," meaning to despise or treat with contempt. The cessation of these negative interactions is a natural consequence of removing the instigator. In the biblical context, this reflects the wisdom of creating an environment where love and respect can flourish. For conservative Christians, this serves as a reminder of the call to be peacemakers, as Jesus taught in the Beatitudes, and to foster a community where the fruits of the Spirit, such as kindness and gentleness, are evident.

(10) The scorner.--See above on Proverbs 1:22.

Verse 10 - Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; Septuagint, ἔκβαλε ἐκ συνεδρίου λοιμόν, "Cast out of the company a pestilent fellow" Chase away the scorner (Proverbs 1:22), the man who has no respect for things human or Divine, and the disputes and ill feeling which he caused will be ended; for "where no wood is, the fire goeth out" (Proverbs 26:20). Yea, strife and reproach shall cease. The reproach and ignominy (קָלון, kalon) are those which the presence and words of the scorner bring with them; to have such a one in the company is a disgrace to all good men. Thus Ishmael and his mother were driven from Abraham's dwelling (Genesis 21:9, etc.), and the apostle quotes (Galatians 4:30), "Cast out (ἔκβαλε) the bondwoman and her son." Septuagint, "For when he sits in the company he dishonours all." The next verse gives a happy contrast.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Drive out
גָּ֣רֵֽשׁ (gā·rêš)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1644: To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce

the mocker,
לֵ֭ץ (lêṣ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker

and conflict
מָד֑וֹן (mā·ḏō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4066: A contest, quarrel

will depart;
וְיֵצֵ֣א (wə·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

even quarreling
דִּ֣ין (dîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1779: Judgement, strife

and insults
וְקָלֽוֹן׃ (wə·qā·lō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7036: Disgrace, the pudenda

will cease.
וְ֝יִשְׁבֹּ֗ת (wə·yiš·bōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion


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