Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20
This verse suggests that association with wise people can lead to wisdom, while Proverbs 15:12 implies that scorners avoid wise people because they dislike reproof.
Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]
Contradiction with Proverbs 9:8
This verse contrasts with Proverbs 15:12 by indicating that reproof might be more effective on the wise, whereas Proverbs 15:12 points out that scorners reject reproof.
Proverbs 9:8: Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:1
This verse suggests that loving instruction, including reproof, is wise, whereas Proverbs 15:12 highlights that scorners hate reproof entirely.
Proverbs 12:1: Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:25
This verse implies that the scorner can learn indirectly from punishment, contradicting Proverbs 15:12 which suggests that scorners do not listen to reproof.
Proverbs 19:25: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge. [will beware: Heb. will be cunning]