Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
In context
1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. 2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. 4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:1 in the KJV
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.
- 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.