10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men! 12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:10–12
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Sirach 32:16–18
16 Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light. (WEB) 17 A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will. (WEB) 18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,… (WEB)
Proverbs 15:31–33
31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Sirach 21:5–7
5 Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily. (WEB) 6 One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart. (WEB) 7 He who is mighty in tongue is known far away; but the man of un… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:1–2
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 15:4–6
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. 6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 13:1–2
1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
Proverbs 10:16–18
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment. 17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 9:7–9
7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he wi…
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