Proverbs 13:1

A wise son hears his father's instruction, 1 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. 1

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A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

In Context

2From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, 1 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence. 1

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:43He walked in the ways of Asa, his father; he did not turn away from them; he did what was right in the eyes of Yahweh. Yet the high places were not taken away. The people were still sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.

Proverbs 4:20My son, pay attention to my words; 1 incline your ear to my sayings. 1

Proverbs 9:7Whoever disciplines a mocker receives abuse, 1 and whoever rebukes a wicked person receives insults. 1

Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, 1 but a wise man listens to advice. 1

Proverbs 15:5A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, 1 but he who learns from correction is prudent. 1

Proverbs 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, 1 but a foolish person despises his mother. 1

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