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13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
    but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

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

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Footnotes

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

10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
    but wisdom is with people who take advice.

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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 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
    but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

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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 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,
    but he who heeds correction shall 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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