Proverbs 13:1
A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
In Context
2A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
Cross References
1 Kings 22:43He did as Asa his father had done, not turning away from it, but doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord;\
Proverbs 4:20My son, give attention to my words; let your ear be turned to my sayings.
Proverbs 9:7He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
Proverbs 12:15The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
Proverbs 15:5A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.