12 Whoever loves ^[a]discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is senseless.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to him who ^(A)neglects ^[a]discipline,
But he who keeps reproof will be honored.

²⁴ He who ^(A)holds back his ^[a]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him ^[b](B)disciplines him diligently.

⁵ An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline,
But he who keeps reproof is prudent.

¹⁰ Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.

¹² A ^(A)scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.

³² He who ^(A)neglects discipline ^(B)despises his soul,
But he who ^(C)listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.