Proverbs 1:5
New Century Version
5 Wise people can also listen and learn;
even they can find good advice in these words.
Proverbs 12:15
New Century Version
15 Fools think they are doing right,
but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 13:1
New Century Version
13 Wise children take their parents’ advice,
but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.
Proverbs 13:10
New Century Version
10 Pride only leads to arguments,
but those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:13
New Century Version
13 Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it,
but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.
Proverbs 17:4
New Century Version
4 Evil people listen to evil words.
Liars pay attention to cruel words.
Proverbs 17:10
New Century Version
10 A wise person will learn more from a warning
than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.
Proverbs 18:1-2
New Century Version
18 Unfriendly people are selfish
and hate all good sense.
2 Fools do not want to understand anything.
They only want to tell others what they think.
Proverbs 18:13
New Century Version
13 Anyone who answers without listening
is foolish and confused.
Proverbs 20:5
New Century Version
5 People’s thoughts can be like a deep well,
but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there.
Proverbs 23:12
New Century Version
12 Remember what you are taught,
and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
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