A wise heart accepts commands,(A)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

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The wise are glad to be instructed,
    but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

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

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17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
    but those who ignore correction will go astray.

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