a wise man will listen and increase his learning,(A)
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

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15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

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13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

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10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

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13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,(A)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(B)

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A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity

10 A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.

A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart

13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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