Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 13:1
“A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 13:1 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. 4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Other Translations for Proverbs 13:1
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 13:1
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:1
13:2 Shall eat - Shall receive comfort, and benefit by his wise and profitable discourses.
A wise sonne heareth his fathers instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A wise son {accepts his} father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
- Basic English Bible
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
- Darby Bible
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
- Webster's Bible
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
- World English Bible
A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible