Proverbs 1:5
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5 Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned.
Let those who understand what is right get guidance.
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of foolish people seems right to them.
But those who are wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
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13 A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him.
But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Where there is arguing, there is pride.
But those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:13
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13 Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later.
But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 Evil people listen to lies.
Lying people listen to evil.
Proverbs 17:10
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10 A person who understands what is right learns more from just a warning
than a foolish person learns from 100 strokes with a whip.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves.
They oppose all good sense by starting fights.
2 Foolish people don’t want to understand.
They take delight in saying only what they think.
Proverbs 18:13
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13 To answer before listening
is foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 20:5
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5 The purposes of a person’s heart are like deep water.
But one who has understanding brings them out.
Proverbs 23:12
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Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to what you are taught.
Listen carefully to words of knowledge.
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