Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
In other versions
A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
ASV
A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
BBE
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
DBY
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
WEB
A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.
YLT
A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke.
ENG
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
WBT
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
BSB
In context
1A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
