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A fool despises his father’s instruction,
    but he who heeds admonition is prudent.

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A fool despiseth his father’s [a]correction;
But he that regardeth reproof [b]getteth prudence.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or, instruction
  2. Proverbs 15:5 Or, dealeth prudently

32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,
    but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.

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32 He that refuseth [a]correction despiseth his own soul;
But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth [b]understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:32 Or, instruction
  2. Proverbs 15:32 Hebrew heart.