Proverbs 13:1

New Living Translation

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:43

Jehoshaphat was a good king, following the example of his father, Asa. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight. During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

Proverbs 15:12

Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise.

Proverbs 15:20

Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.

Proverbs 15:5

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

Proverbs 7:24

So listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to my words.

1 Samuel 2:25

If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the Lord, who can intercede?” But Eli’s sons wouldn’t listen to their father, for the Lord was already planning to put them to death.