Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:1

BSB
A wise son heeds his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
AKJV
A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke.
CPDV
A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
ERV
A WISE son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
NHEB
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
SMT
A wise son the instruction of a father: and he mocking heard not reproof.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:1
Summary
Wise children heed instruction; fools reject correction.
Event
Family instruction acknowledged
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom