Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
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10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
he who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
they will not go to the wise.(A)
Proverbs 15:12
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12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:31-33
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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)
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition
will abide among the wise.
32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.
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