Proverbs 10:8
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8 A wise person does what he is told.
But a talkative fool will be ruined.
Proverbs 10:17
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17 The person who accepts correction is on the way to life.
But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.
Proverbs 11:29
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29 Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind.
And a foolish person will become a servant to the wise.
Proverbs 12:1
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12 Anyone who loves learning accepts being corrected.
But a person who hates being corrected is stupid.
Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son takes his father’s advice.
But a person who makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.
But a person who accepts correction will be honored.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A foolish person rejects his father’s correction.
But anyone who accepts correction is wise.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 The person who quits doing what is right will really be punished.
The one who hates to be corrected will die.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 A person who laughs at wisdom does not like to be corrected.
He will not ask advice from the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
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31 A wise person pays attention to correction
that will improve his life.
32 A person who refuses correction hates himself.
But a person who accepts correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 16:14-15
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14 If a king becomes angry, he may put someone to death.
So a wise man will try to keep peace.
15 A king’s kindness can give people life.
His kindness is like a spring shower.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 A wise servant will rule over his master’s disgraceful son.
And he will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his sons.
Proverbs 17:10-11
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10 A wise man will learn more from a warning
than a foolish person will learn from 100 lashings.
11 A disobedient person is only looking for trouble.
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept correction.
Then in the end you will be wise.
Proverbs 19:27
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27 Don’t stop listening to correction, my child.
If you do, you will not obey what you have already learned.
Proverbs 20:2
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2 A king’s anger is like the roar of a lion.
Making him angry may cost you your life.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many people claim to be loyal.
But it is hard to find someone who really can be trusted.
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king sits on his throne and judges people.
He knows evil when he sees it.
Proverbs 20:11
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11 Even a child is known by his behavior.
His actions show if he is innocent and good.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Hard punishment will get rid of evil.
Whippings can change the evil person’s heart.
Proverbs 21:1
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21 The Lord can control a king’s mind as easily as he controls a river.
He can direct it as he pleases.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 A person who loves innocent thoughts and kind words
will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 25:2-7
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2 God is honored for what he keeps secret.
Kings are honored for what they can discover.
3 No one can measure the height of the skies or the depth of the earth.
So also no one can understand the mind of a king.
4 Remove the scum from the silver.
Then the silver can be used by the silversmith.
5 Remove wicked people from the king’s presence.
Then his government will be honest and last a long time.
6 Don’t brag to the king.
Don’t act as if you are a great man.
7 It is better for him to promote you to a higher job
than to give you a less important position.
Because of something you have seen,
Proverbs 27:18
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18 The person who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit.
And the person who takes care of his master will be honored.
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