Proverbs 13:1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
In Context
2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
Cross References
1 Kings 22:43He walked in all the way of Asa his father. He didn’t turn away from it, doing that which was right in the LORD’s eyes. However, the high places were not taken away. The people still sacrificed and burnt incense on the high places.
Proverbs 4:20My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.
Proverbs 9:7One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs 15:5A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.