Proverbs 19:16
Expanded Bible
16 Those who ·obey [guard] the commands ·protect [guard] themselves,
but those who ·are careless [L despise their way] will die.
Proverbs 19:16
Amplified Bible
16
He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.(A)
Proverbs 19:20
Expanded Bible
20 Listen to advice and accept correction,
and in the ·end [future] you will be wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Amplified Bible
20
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
Proverbs 19:25
Expanded Bible
25 ·Whip those who make fun of wisdom [L Hit/Strike a mocker], and perhaps ·foolish [naive; immature; simpleminded] people will gain some ·wisdom [prudence].
Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
Amplified Bible
25
Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;
Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Proverbs 19:27
Expanded Bible
27 Don’t stop listening to correction, my child,
or you will ·forget what you have already learned [L wander from knowledgeable speeches/words].
Proverbs 19:27
Amplified Bible
27
Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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