Proverbs 3:11-12
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11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 10:17
Revised Standard Version
17 He who heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but he who rejects reproof goes astray.
Proverbs 12:1
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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,
but he who heeds reproof is honored.
Proverbs 13:24
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24 He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
he who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
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32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
Proverbs 19:18
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18 Discipline your son while there is hope;
do not set your heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
strokes make clean the innermost parts.
Proverbs 22:6
Revised Standard Version
6 Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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