15  ^yThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but a wise man listens to advice.

1  A wise son hears his father’s instruction,

but ^qa scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

31  ^eThe ear that listens to ^flife-giving reproof

will dwell among the wise.

32  Whoever ^gignores instruction ^hdespises himself,

but he who listens to reproof ⁱgains intelligence.

20  Listen to advice and accept instruction,

that you may gain wisdom in ^hthe future.

27  Cease to hear instruction, my son,

^vand you will stray from the words of knowledge.

12  Like ^za gold ring or an ornament of gold

is a wise reprover to ^aa listening ear.