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Proverbs 13:1

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 13:1 in other translations

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 13:1 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:1 in context

  1. 1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
    but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
  2. 2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,
    but the unfaithful crave violence.
  3. 3He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
    One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.