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17 
He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].

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17 One who (A)is on the path of life follows instruction,
But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.

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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

12 Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

12 One who loves [a]discipline loves knowledge,
But one who hates rebuke is stupid.

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  1. Proverbs 12:1 Or instruction

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

13 A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.

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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

13 A (A)wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a (B)scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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18 
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.

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18 Poverty and shame will come to one who (A)neglects [a]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

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A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

10 
There is severe discipline for him who [a]turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

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  1. Proverbs 15:10 Lit forsakes.

10 There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way;
One who hates a rebuke will die.

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12 
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].

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12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him;
He will not go to the wise.

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31 
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
32 
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].

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31 One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke
Will stay among the wise.
32 One who (A)neglects discipline (B)rejects himself,
But one who (C)listens to a rebuke acquires [a]understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:32 Lit heart

10 
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.(A)

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10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.

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20 
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.

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20 (A)Listen to advice and accept discipline,
So that you may be wise [a]the rest of your days.

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  1. Proverbs 19:20 Lit in your latter end

27 
Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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27 Stop listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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30 
Blows that wound cleanse away evil,
And strokes reach to the innermost parts.

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30 (A)Bruising wounds clean away evil,
And blows cleanse the [a]innermost parts.

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  1. Proverbs 20:30 Lit chambers of the body

12 
Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.

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12 Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.

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