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Proverbs 10:8
International Standard Version
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 10:8
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 10:8
Lexham English Bible
8 A heart of wisdom will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8
New International Version
Proverbs 10:8
New International Version
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(A)
Proverbs 10:17
International Standard Version
Proverbs 10:17
International Standard Version
17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 10:17
Lexham English Bible
17 On the path to life is he who guards instruction,
but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17
New International Version
Proverbs 10:17
New International Version
17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,(A)
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Proverbs 11:29
International Standard Version
Proverbs 11:29
International Standard Version
29 Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 11:29
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 11:29
Lexham English Bible
29 He who brings trouble to his household, he will inherit wind,[a]
and a fool will serve the wise of heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:29 Or “breath, spirit”
Proverbs 11:29
New International Version
Proverbs 11:29
New International Version
29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.(A)
Proverbs 12:1
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Proverbs 12:1
International Standard Version
Wisdom and Wickedness Contrasted
12 The person who loves correction loves knowledge,
but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 12:1
Lexham English Bible
12 He who loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates rebuke is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
New International Version
Proverbs 12:1
New International Version
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid.(A)
Proverbs 13:1
International Standard Version
Proverbs 13:1
International Standard Version
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 13:1
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 13:1
Lexham English Bible
13 A wise child hears the discipline of a father,
but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New International Version
Proverbs 13:1
New International Version
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.(A)
Proverbs 13:18
International Standard Version
Proverbs 13:18
International Standard Version
18 Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction,
but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
Proverbs 13:18
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 13:18
Lexham English Bible
18 Poverty and disgrace belong to him who ignores instruction,
but he who guards reproof will be honored.
Proverbs 13:18
New International Version
Proverbs 13:18
New International Version
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
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 15:5
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 15:5
Lexham English Bible
5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father,
but he who guards reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
New International Version
Proverbs 15:5
New International Version
5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
International Standard Version
Proverbs 15:10
International Standard Version
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
anyone who despises reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:10
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 15:10
Lexham English Bible
10 Severe discipline belongs to him who forsakes the way;
he who hates a rebuke will die.
Proverbs 15:10
New International Version
Proverbs 15:10
New International Version
10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.(A)
Proverbs 15:12
International Standard Version
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 15:12
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 15:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A scoffer does not like his rebuke;[a]
to the wise he will not go.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Literally “rebuke belonging to him”
Proverbs 15:12
New International Version
Proverbs 15:12
New International Version
12 Mockers resent correction,(A)
so they avoid the wise.
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