Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionCast 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 BibleCast 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 BibleDestroy 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 1917Cast 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… Jump to Previous Abuse Argument Cast Cease Contention Depart Dishonor Drive End Ended Fighting Goes Ignominy Insults Mocker Pride Quarreling Quarrels Reproach Scoffer Scorner Shame Stop StrifeJump to Next Abuse Argument Cast Cease Contention Depart Dishonor Drive End Ended Fighting Goes Ignominy Insults Mocker Pride Quarreling Quarrels Reproach Scoffer Scorner Shame Stop StrifeProverbs 22 1. A good name is more desirable than great wealthDrive 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 even quarreling and insults will cease Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Drive outגָּ֣רֵֽשׁ (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 Links Proverbs 22:10 NIVProverbs 22:10 NLT Proverbs 22:10 ESV Proverbs 22:10 NASB Proverbs 22:10 KJV Proverbs 22:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 22:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 22:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 22:10 French Bible Proverbs 22:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker and strife will (Prov. 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