(A)A fool (B)despises his father's instruction,
    but (C)whoever heeds 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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31 (A)The ear that listens to (B)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever (C)ignores instruction (D)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof (E)gains intelligence.

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

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

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18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (A)ignores instruction,
    (B)but whoever (C)heeds reproof is honored.

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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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13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
    but (A)a scoffer does not listen to 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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20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom in (A)the future.

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20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(B)

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15 Declare these things; exhort and (A)rebuke with all authority. (B)Let no one disregard you.

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15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

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13 This testimony is true. Therefore (A)rebuke them (B)sharply, that they (C)may be sound in the faith,

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13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke(A) them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith(B)

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20 Then David said to Solomon his son, (A)“Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

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20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous,(A) and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake(B) you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.(C)

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David's Charge to Solomon

“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a (A)whole heart and with a willing mind, (B)for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. (C)If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

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“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion(A) and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart(B) and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him,(C) he will be found by you; but if you forsake(D) him, he will reject(E) you forever.

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11 “Now, my son, (A)the Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as he has spoken concerning you. 12 (B)Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God. 13 (C)Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. (D)Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.

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11 “Now, my son, the Lord be with(A) you, and may you have success and build the house of the Lord your God, as he said you would. 12 May the Lord give you discretion and understanding(B) when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. 13 Then you will have success(C) if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws(D) that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous.(E) Do not be afraid or discouraged.

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The Proverbs of Solomon

10 (A)The proverbs of Solomon.

(B)A wise son makes a glad father,
    (C)but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

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Proverbs of Solomon

10 The proverbs(A) of Solomon:(B)

A wise son brings joy to his father,(C)
    but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

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23 For the commandment is (A)a lamp and the teaching a light,
    and the (B)reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

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23 For this command is a lamp,
    this teaching is a light,(A)
and correction and instruction
    are the way to life,(B)

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23 If you turn at my reproof,[a]
behold, I will (A)pour out my spirit to you;
    I will make my words known to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:23 Or Will you turn away at my reproof?

23 Repent at my rebuke!
    Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
    I will make known to you my teachings.

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