⁵ Fools ·reject [disdain] their ·parents’ [father’s] ·correction [discipline],
but anyone who ·accepts [guards] correction is wise.

¹⁰ The person who ·quits doing what is right [^Labandons the way] will be punished,
and the one who hates to be corrected will die.

¹² ·Those who make fun of wisdom [^LMockers] don’t like to be corrected;
they will not ·ask the wise for advice [^Lgo to the wise].

²² Plans fail without good advice,
but they succeed with the advice of many others.

³¹ ·If you listen to correction to improve your life,
you [^LThe ear that listens to correction] will ·live [lodge] among the wise.

³² Those who ·refuse [neglect] ·correction [discipline] hate themselves,
but those who ·accept [listen to] correction ·gain understanding [^Lacquire heart/mind].

³³ ·Respect [Fear] for the Lord ·will teach you wisdom [is wise instruction/discipline].
·If you want to be honored, you must be humble [^LHumility comes before glory].