Proverbs 10:8
International Standard Version
8 The wise person[a] accepts commands,
but the chattering fool will be brought down.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. wise in heart
Proverbs 10:17
International Standard Version
17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 12:1
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Wisdom and Wickedness Contrasted
12 The person who loves correction loves knowledge,
but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
Proverbs 13:1
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Who is a Wise Son?
13 A wise son heeds[a] a father’s correction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:1 The Heb. lacks heeds
Proverbs 13:18
International Standard Version
18 Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction,
but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
5 A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:10
International Standard Version
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
anyone who despises reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:12
International Standard Version
12 The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him;
he will not inquire of[a] the wise.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Lit. not go to
Proverbs 15:31-32
International Standard Version
31 Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart
Proverbs 16:14-15
International Standard Version
14 The king’s wrath results in a death sentence,
but whoever is wise will appease him.
15 When a king is pleased,[a] there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit. a king’s face lightens
Proverbs 17:2
International Standard Version
2 A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
and will share in the inheritance among brothers.
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