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A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
    but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)

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A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
    but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps

10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
    one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)

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10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
    anyone who despises reproof will die.

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

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12 The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him;
    he will not inquire of[a] the wise.

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  1. Proverbs 15:12 Lit. not go to

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

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22 Plans fail without advice,
    but with many counselors they are confirmed.

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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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31 Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke
    will be at home among the wise.
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
    but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]

33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
    and humility precedes honor.

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  1. Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart