⁸ The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.^(A)

¹⁷ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,^(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

²⁹ Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.^(A)

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

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

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

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

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

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

³¹ Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.^(A)

³² Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,^(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.^(C)