30 Bible Verses About Criticism - Bible Study Store House

Proverbs 15:31-32:

“Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.”
Proverbs 12:1:

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”
Proverbs 13:18:

“Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”
Proverbs 15:12:

“Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.”
Proverbs 19:20:

“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
Proverbs 27:5-6:

“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
Proverbs 27:17:

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Psalm 141:5:

“Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.”
James 1:19:

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
Proverbs 25:12:

“Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.”
Ecclesiastes 7:5:

“It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.”
Matthew 7:1-2:

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Romans 2:1:

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.”
Galatians 6:1:

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
1 Corinthians 4:5:

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.”
Matthew 18:15:

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
Proverbs 10:17:

“Whoever heeds d