Proverbs 3:1-2
World English Bible
3 My son, don’t forget my teaching;
but let your heart keep my commandments:
2 for they will add to you length of days,
years of life, and peace.
Proverbs 3:1-2
New King James Version
Guidance for the Young
3 My son, do not forget my law,
(A)But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And (B)peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 9:7-9
World English Bible
7 One who corrects a mocker invites insult.
One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
8 Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you.
Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser.
Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:7-9
New King James Version
7 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
8 (A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, (C)and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 10:8
World English Bible
8 The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:8
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
Proverbs 12:15
World English Bible
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:15
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 13:1
World English Bible
13 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
New King James Version
Wisdom Loves Righteousness
13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
(A)But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:13
World English Bible
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13
New King James Version
13 He who (A)despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
World English Bible
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
and will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31
New King James Version
31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
World English Bible
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
Proverbs 19:16
World English Bible
16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:16 Is reckless, lit. despises
Proverbs 19:20
World English Bible
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
that you may be wise in your latter end.
Proverbs 19:20
New King James Version
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise (A)in your latter days.
Proverbs 19:25
World English Bible
25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
New King James Version
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (A)will become wary;
(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
World English Bible
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27
New King James Version
27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
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