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A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
    but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    not so the minds of fools.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way,
    but one who hates a rebuke will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord,
    how much more human hearts!
12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
    they will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance,
    but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(B)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(C)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(D)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(E) of the wicked,(F)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(G)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(H)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(I)

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

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord(K)
    how much more do human hearts!(L)

12 Mockers resent correction,(M)
    so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(N)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(O)

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(P)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon