(A)A fool (B)despises his father's instruction,
    but (C)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

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

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10 There is (A)severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
    (B)whoever hates reproof will die.

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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)A scoffer (B)does not like to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.

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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 (A)Without counsel plans fail,
    but with many advisers they succeed.

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

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31 (A)The ear that listens to (B)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever (C)ignores instruction (D)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof (E)gains intelligence.
33 (F)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and (G)humility comes before honor.

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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