The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(A)

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17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

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17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

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12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates correction is stupid.(A)

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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

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15 The way of fools seems right to them,(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.(B)

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13 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.(A)

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13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

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13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,(A)
    but whoever respects(B) a command is rewarded.(C)

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18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(A)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.(B)

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A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)

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10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

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10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(A)

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12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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12 Mockers resent correction,(A)
    so they avoid the wise.

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31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(A)

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32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(A)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(B)

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