¹⁷ He that keepeth instruction is in the way of life, but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

13 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be with him that refuseth instruction, but he that hath regard for reproof shall be honored.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction, but he that heedeth reproof is prudent.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him, neither will he go unto the wise.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

³² He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

¹⁰ A reproof entereth deeper into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

²⁰ Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.