¹⁷ The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.^(A)

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.^(A)

13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.^(A)

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(A)