⁸ The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.^(A)

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

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

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

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

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

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

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

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