Proverbs 3:1-2
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The Rewards of Wisdom
3 My son, do not forget my [a]teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;
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For length of days and years of life [worth living]
And tranquility and prosperity [the wholeness of life’s blessings] they will add to you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:1 Or law.
Proverbs 9:7-9
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He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
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[a]Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.(A)
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Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:8 The ancient rabbis took this to have the force of a commandment: never give a rebuke that is sure to be ignored.
Proverbs 10:8
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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 12:15
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The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.(A)
Proverbs 13:1
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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 13:13
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Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:31
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The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Proverbs 17:10
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A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.(A)
Proverbs 19:16
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He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.(A)
Proverbs 19:20
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Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
Proverbs 19:25
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Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;
Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Proverbs 19:27
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Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:9
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Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
For he will despise the [godly] wisdom of your words.(A)
Proverbs 25:12
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Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Proverbs 27:5-6
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Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.(A)
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Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern],
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].
Proverbs 27:17
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As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
Proverbs 29:1
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Warnings and Instructions
29 He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
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