¹⁷ He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction ^[a]goes astray.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame will come to him who ^[a]disdains correction,
But ^(A)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

^5 (A)A fool despises his father’s instruction,
^(B)But he who ^[a]receives correction is prudent.

^10 (A)Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And ^(B)he who hates correction will die.

^12 (A)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

³¹ The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
³² He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

^10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise ^(A)in your latter days.