11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline;(A)

Read full chapter

11 At the end of your life, you will lament
when your physical body has been consumed,
12 and you will say, “How I hated discipline,
and how my heart despised correction.(A)
13 I didn’t obey my teachers
or listen closely[a] to my instructors.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 5:13 Lit or turn my ear

A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)

Read full chapter

31 One who[a] listens to life-giving rebukes(A)
will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 15:31 Lit An ear that
  2. 15:32 Lit acquires a heart

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, burgundy
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, burgundy
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
CSB Share Jesus Without Fear New Testament, Paperback
CSB Share Jesus Without Fear New Testament, Paperback
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $5.49
Save: $1.50 (21%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Rainbow Study Bible, Purple LeatherTouch
CSB Rainbow Study Bible, Purple LeatherTouch
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $43.99
Save: $16.00 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Life Essentials Study Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Life Essentials Study Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $34.49
Save: $25.50 (43%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars