The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life\par\tab Shall abide among the wise.
A fool despiseth his father's correction;\par\tab But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
{\i As} an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,\par\tab {\i So is} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction,\par\tab That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise;\par\tab But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
Turn you at my reproof:\par\tab Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you;\par\tab I will make known my words unto you.
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but {\i they went out}, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.
Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;\par\tab {\i And} good tidings make the bones fat.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;\par\tab But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;\par\tab And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Poverty and shame {\i shall be to} him that refuseth correction;\par\tab But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.