Proverbs 13:1

New Century Version

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:43

Jehoshaphat was good, like his father Asa, and he did what the Lord said was right. But Jehoshaphat did not destroy the places where gods were worshiped, so the people continued offering sacrifices and burning incense there.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 14:6

Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

Proverbs 15:12

Those who make fun of wisdom don’t like to be corrected; they will not ask the wise for advice.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 15:5

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.

1 Samuel 2:25

If you sin against someone, God can help you. But if you sin against the Lord himself, no one can help you!” But Eli’s sons would not listen to him, because the Lord had decided to put them to death.