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13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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

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10 Only by pride comes contention,
    but with the well-advised is wisdom.

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10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)

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13 Whoever despises the word will be destroyed,
    but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

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

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18 Poverty and shame will be to him who refuses instruction,
    but he who regards reproof will be honored.

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

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