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Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:1 · Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 13:1 in other translations

KJV King James Version

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

WEB World English Bible

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

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In context

1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.

3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

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