Proverbs 10:8
Amplified Bible
8
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
Proverbs 10:17
Amplified Bible
17
He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].
Proverbs 10:17
New American Standard Bible
17 One who (A)is on the path of life follows instruction,
But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.
Proverbs 11:29
Amplified Bible
29
He who troubles (mismanages) his own house will inherit the wind (nothing),
And the foolish will be a servant to the wise-hearted.
Proverbs 11:29
New American Standard Bible
29 One who (A)troubles his own house will (B)inherit wind,
And (C)the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.
Proverbs 12:1
Amplified Bible
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
12 Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
12 One who loves [a]discipline loves knowledge,
But one who hates rebuke is stupid.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:1 Or instruction
Proverbs 13:1
Amplified Bible
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
13 A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
Proverbs 13:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
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Proverbs 13:18
Amplified Bible
18
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Proverbs 13:18
New American Standard Bible
18 Poverty and shame will come to one who (A)neglects [a]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction
Proverbs 15:5
Amplified Bible
5
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 15:5
New American Standard Bible
5 A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Or despises
Proverbs 15:10
Amplified Bible
10
There is severe discipline for him who [a]turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:10 Lit forsakes.
Proverbs 15:10
New American Standard Bible
10 There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way;
One who hates a rebuke will die.
Proverbs 15:12
Amplified Bible
12
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
Proverbs 15:12
New American Standard Bible
12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him;
He will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:31-32
Amplified Bible
31
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
32
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
Proverbs 15:31-32
New American Standard Bible
31 One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke
Will stay among the wise.
32 One who (A)neglects discipline (B)rejects himself,
But one who (C)listens to a rebuke acquires [a]understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit heart
Proverbs 16:14-15
Amplified Bible
14
The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
15
In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15
New American Standard Bible
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](A)spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter
Proverbs 17:2
Amplified Bible
2
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
New American Standard Bible
2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
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