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An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline,
But he who keeps reproof is prudent.

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A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who regards reproof is sensible.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

10 Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.

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10 Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.

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12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.

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12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.

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22 Without consultation, [a]plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [b]succeed.

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  1. Proverbs 15:22 Lit thoughts
  2. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established

22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [a]succeed.

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  1. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established

31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will lodge among the wise.
32 He who (A)neglects discipline (B)despises his soul,
But he who (C)listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.
33 The [a]fear of Yahweh is the discipline [b]leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 15:33 Lit of

31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will dwell among the wise.
32 He who (A)neglects discipline (B)despises himself,
But he who (C)listens to reproof acquires [a]understanding.
33 The [b]fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:32 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence