¹⁷ The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.^(A)

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.^(A)

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

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.^(A)

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(A)

¹⁰ Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

¹² A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;^(A)
he will not consult the wise.

³¹ One who^[a] listens to life-giving rebukes^(A)
will be at home among the wise.

³² Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,^(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.^[b](C)

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

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life.^[a](A)