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

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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

32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
    but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

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32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
    but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart