A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)

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10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

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12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(A)
he will not consult the wise.

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22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)

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31 One who[a] listens to life-giving rebukes(A)
will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)

33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 15:31 Lit An ear that
  2. 15:32 Lit acquires a heart

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