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A fool despises his father’s correction,
    but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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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 stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
    whoever hates reproof shall 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 scoffer doesn’t love 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 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
    but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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

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31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
    and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
    but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
    Before honor is humility.

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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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