Proverbs 10:8
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8 A wise heart accepts commands,(A)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
Proverbs 10:17
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17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.(A)
Proverbs 11:29
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29 The one who brings ruin on his household(A)
will inherit the wind,(B)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.
Proverbs 12:1
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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)
Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
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10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(A)
he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
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32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:31 Lit An ear that
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit acquires a heart
Proverbs 16:14-15
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14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.(A)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
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