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
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction is sensible.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 Harsh discipline waits for anyone who leaves the path,
and a person who hates correction 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 A scoffer does not love anyone who corrects him.
He will not go to wise people.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 Plans fail without advice,
but where there are many advisors 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
31 An ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will find a home among the wise.
32 A person who ignores discipline despises himself,
but a person who listens to a warning acquires good sense.
33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
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