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Proverbs 13:1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 13:1 in other translations
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
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.
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In context
1 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
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