Proverbs 13:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:43

He did as Asa his father had done, not turning away from it, but doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord; but the high places were not taken away: the people went on making offerings and burning them in the high places.

Proverbs 10:1

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 12:15

The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

Proverbs 14:6

The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

Proverbs 15:12

The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

Proverbs 7:24

So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

1 Samuel 2:25

If one man does wrong to another, God will be his judge: but if a man's sin is against the Lord, who will take up his cause? But they gave no attention to the voice of their father, for it was the Lord's purpose to send destruction on them.