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

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A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
    but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(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 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
    one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)

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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 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
    they will not go to the wise.(A)

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

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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
    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 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
    will lodge among the wise.
32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,
    but those who heed admonition gain understanding.(A)
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and humility goes before honor.(B)

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