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

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Only a fool despises a parent’s[a] discipline;
    whoever learns from correction is wise.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:5 Hebrew father’s.

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

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32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
    but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

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