Proverbs 10:17
World English Bible
17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.(A)
Proverbs 12:1
World English Bible
12 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)
Proverbs 13:1
World English Bible
13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
Christian Standard Bible
13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
World English Bible
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,
but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Proverbs 13:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
World English Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
World English Bible
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
whoever hates reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
World English Bible
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(A)
he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
World English Bible
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:31-32
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:10
World English Bible
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 19:20
World English Bible
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
that you may be wise in your latter end.
Proverbs 19:20
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 19:20 Lit in your end
Proverbs 19:27
World English Bible
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:30
World English Bible
30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 23:12
World English Bible
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.
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