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A fool despises his father’s correction,
    but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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Only a fool despises a parent’s[a] discipline;
    whoever learns from correction is wise.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:5 Hebrew father’s.

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

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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
    while the fool feeds on trash.

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

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