Proverbs 10:17
The Voice
17 Those who accept instruction are travelers on the road to a meaningful life,
but those who refuse correction wander off and pave a path to ruin.
Proverbs 12:1
The Voice
12 Those who love discipline love knowledge,
but fools hate any kind of correction.
Proverbs 13:1
The Voice
13 A wise child is attentive to his parents’ instruction,
but the mocker is deaf to correction.
Proverbs 13:18
The Voice
18 A person who turns from correction faces poverty and shame,
but one who regards constructive criticism is well respected.
Proverbs 15:5
The Voice
5 Fools refuse their parents’ guidance,
but sensible children accept correction.
Proverbs 15:10
The Voice
10 Harsh punishment is waiting for those who reject the path of life,
and those who hate correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
The Voice
12 Those who mock others don’t like being corrected,
so they keep their distance from the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The Voice
31 Those who learn from the lessons of life
will join the others who are wise.
32 Those who disregard discipline sabotage themselves,
but those who are open to correction gain understanding.
Proverbs 17:10
The Voice
10 A single correction makes a more lasting impression on one who is wise
than a hundred lashes do on a fool.
Proverbs 19:20
The Voice
20 Heed counsel, act on instruction,
and you will become wise later in life.
Proverbs 19:27
The Voice
27 My child, should you stop listening to instruction,
you will wander from the voice of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:30
The Voice
30 Severe punishment scrubs away evil,
and tough blows scour the innermost parts.
Proverbs 23:12
The Voice
12 Develop a disciplined life.
Be attentive so you can be well informed.
The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.
