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A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
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American Standard Version
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Christian Standard Bible
A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
English Standard Version
A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
New International Version
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
New King James Version
A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
New Living Translation
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
World English Bible
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.