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17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
    but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

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12 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
    but he who hates reproof is stupid.

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13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
    but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

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18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,
    but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

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A fool despises his father’s correction,
    but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
    whoever hates reproof shall die.

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12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.

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31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
    and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
    but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
    that you may be wise in your latter end.

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27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
    you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
    and beatings purge the innermost parts.

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12 Apply your heart to instruction,
    and your ears to the words of knowledge.

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