Proverbs 10:17
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17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17
Common English Bible
17 Those who heed instruction are on the way to life,
but those who ignore correction lose their way.
Proverbs 12:1
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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.(A)
Proverbs 12:1
Common English Bible
12 Those who love discipline love knowledge,
and those who hate correction are stupid.
Proverbs 13:1
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Footnotes
- 13.1 Cn: Heb A wise child the discipline of his father
Proverbs 13:1
Common English Bible
13 A wise son listens to[a] the discipline of his father,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to correction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:1 Heb lacks listens to.
Proverbs 13:18
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18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
but one who heeds reproof is honored.(A)
Proverbs 13:18
Common English Bible
18 Poverty and shame come to those who don’t care about instruction;
honor belongs to those who heed correction.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
Common English Bible
5 A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction,
but those who heed correction are mature.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
Common English Bible
10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way;
those who hate correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
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12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
they will not go to the wise.(A)
Proverbs 15:12
Common English Bible
12 Mockers don’t like those who correct them.
They won’t go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
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31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
will lodge among the wise.
32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,
but those who heed admonition gain understanding.(A)
Proverbs 15:31-32
Common English Bible
31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction
dwells among the wise.
32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves,
but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
Proverbs 17:10
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10 A rebuke strikes deeper into a discerning person
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10
Common English Bible
10 A rebuke goes deeper to an understanding person
than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Proverbs 19:20
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20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom for the future.(A)
Proverbs 19:20
Common English Bible
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
so you might grow wise in the future.
Proverbs 19:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 My child, stop ignoring instruction,
straying[a] from words of knowledge.
Footnotes
- 19.27 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 19:27
Common English Bible
27 If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,
you will wander away from words of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:30
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30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
beatings make clean the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:30
Common English Bible
30 Blows and bruises remove evil;
beatings cleanse the inner parts.
Proverbs 23:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Apply your mind to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 23:12
Common English Bible
12 Bring your mind to instruction,
your ear to knowledgeable sayings.
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