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Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1 · King James Version
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Proverbs 13:1 in other translations
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
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 heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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