Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.
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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:1 in the NIV
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:1 in the ESV
A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.