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Proverbs 13:1

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A wise son listens carefully when his father tells him what to do. But a proud person does not listen when people try to correct him.

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A foolish person refuses to listen to his father’s advice. But a wise person listens closely when people try to teach him.


A wise son brings happiness to his father. But a foolish person brings shame to his mother.


These are the proverbs (wise sayings) of Solomon:


If a person sins against another person, God may help him. But if a person sins against the Lord, then who can help that person?”


People who make fun of God might look for wisdom, but they will never find it. \{People who believe God\} are truly wise. Knowledge comes easy to them.


The foolish person hates to be told when he is wrong. And that person refuses to ask wise people for advice.


Jehoshaphat was good. He did like his father before him. He obeyed all the things that the Lord wanted. But Jehoshaphat did not destroy the high places. [232] The people continued offering sacrifices [233] and burning incense [234] at those places.


Now sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words I say.


A foolish person always thinks his own way is best. But a wise person listens to the things other people tell him.





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