7  ^hThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

33  ⁿHear instruction and be wise,

and do not neglect it.

1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but he who ^zhates reproof is ^astupid.

1  A wise son hears his father’s instruction,

but ^qa scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

10  ^fBy insolence comes nothing but strife,

but with those who take advice is wisdom.

5  ^kA fool ^ldespises his father’s instruction,

but ^mwhoever heeds reproof is prudent.

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

will dwell among the wise.

20  Listen to advice and accept instruction,

that you may gain wisdom in ^hthe future.

15  ^vThe rod and reproof give wisdom,

but a child left to himself ^wbrings shame to his mother.