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13 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a]
    a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

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  1. 13:1 Hebrew A wise son accepts his father’s discipline.

13 A wise child loves discipline,[a]
    but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.(A)

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  1. 13.1 Cn: Heb A wise child the discipline of his father

10 Pride leads to conflict;
    those who take advice are wise.

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10 By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife,
    but wisdom is with those who take advice.(A)

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13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble;
    those who respect a command will succeed.

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13 Those who despise a word bring destruction on themselves,
    but those who respect a command will be rewarded.(A)

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18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;
    if you accept correction, you will be honored.

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18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
    but one who heeds reproof is honored.(A)

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