Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
    but those who heed it resist them.

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Those who abandon Instruction praise the wicked,
    but those who follow Instruction battle them.

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A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)

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Intelligent children follow Instruction,
    but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.

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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(A)

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Those who turn their ears from hearing Instruction—
    even their prayers will be detested.

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18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)

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18 When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
    but whoever obeys instruction is happy.

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