Proverbs 10:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs Concerning the Mouth
8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
Proverbs 10:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life,
but whoever ignores a warning strays.
Proverbs 11:29
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits ⌞only⌟ wind,
and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.
Proverbs 12:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 Whoever loves discipline loves to learn,
but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
Proverbs 13:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
13 A wise son listens to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.
Proverbs 13:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline,
but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.
Proverbs 15:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
Proverbs 15:10
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path.
Anyone who hates a warning will die.
Proverbs 15:12
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.
Proverbs 15:31-32
GOD’S WORD Translation
31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
32 Whoever ignores discipline despises himself,
but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
Proverbs 16:14-15
GOD’S WORD Translation
14 A king’s anger announces death,
but a wise man makes peace with him.
15 When the king is cheerful, there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.
Proverbs 17:2
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully,
and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
Proverbs 17:10-11
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11 A rebel looks for nothing but evil.
Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⌞to punish⌟ him.
Proverbs 19:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline
so that you may be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 19:27
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 20:2
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion.
Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.
Proverbs 20:6
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Many people declare themselves loyal,
but who can find someone who is ⌞really⌟ trustworthy?
Proverbs 20:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 A king who sits on his throne to judge sifts out every evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Even a child makes himself known by his actions,
whether his deeds are pure or right.
Proverbs 20:30
GOD’S WORD Translation
30 Brutal beatings cleanse away wickedness.
Such beatings cleanse the innermost being.
Proverbs 21:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
The Lord Controls Wise and Foolish People
21 The king’s heart is like streams of water.
Both are under the Lord’s control.
He turns them in any direction he chooses.
Proverbs 22:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously
has a king as his friend.
Proverbs 25:2-7
GOD’S WORD Translation
Advice for Kings
2 It is the glory of God to hide things
but the glory of kings to investigate them.
3 ⌞Like⌟ the high heavens and the deep earth,
so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take the impurities out of silver,
and a vessel is ready for the silversmith to mold.
5 Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king,
and justice will make his throne secure.
6 Do not brag about yourself in front of a king
or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,
7 because it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put down in front of a prince
whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 27:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit,
and whoever protects his master is honored.
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