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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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Who is a Wise Son?

13 A wise son heeds[a] a father’s correction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:1 The Heb. lacks heeds

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

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10 Arrogance only brings quarreling,
    but those receiving advice are wise.

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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 Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it,
    but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.

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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 shame are for those who ignore correction,
    but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

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