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13 A wise child hears the discipline of a father,
    but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.

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

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10 Only by insolence is strife set up,
    and wisdom is with those who take advice.

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10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

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13 He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself,
    but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.

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13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,(A)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(B)

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18 Poverty and disgrace belong to him who ignores instruction,
    but he who guards reproof will be honored.

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

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