Proverbs 13:1

New English Translation

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:43

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved. (22:44) However, the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.

Proverbs 10:1

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Proverbs 14:6

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 15:12

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

Proverbs 7:24

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

1 Samuel 2:25

If a man sins against a man, one may appeal to God on his behalf. But if a man sins against the Lord, who then will intercede for him?” But Eli’s sons would not listen to their father, for the Lord had decided to kill them.