11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline;(A)

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11 My son,(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(B)
    and do not resent his rebuke,

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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.(A)

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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates correction is stupid.(A)

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31 One who[a] listens to life-giving rebukes(A)
will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)

33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 15:31 Lit An ear that
  2. 15:32 Lit acquires a heart

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(A)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(C)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(D)
    and humility comes before honor.(E)

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