Verse 1

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

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  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.
  • Prov 15:20 : 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
  • Prov 9:7-8 : 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.
  • Isa 28:14-15 : 14 Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem. 15 Because you have said, 'We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, it will not reach us, for we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.'
  • Prov 14:6 : 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.
  • Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.
  • 1 Sam 2:25 : 25 ‘If a man sins against another man, God may mediate for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?’ But they would not listen to their father, for it was the LORD’s will to put them to death.
  • Prov 4:1-9 : 1 Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention so you may gain understanding. 2 For I give you good teaching; do not abandon my instruction. 3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only one in the eyes of my mother, 4 he taught me and said to me, 'Let your heart hold onto my words; keep my commands, and you will live.' 5 Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you. 7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her. 9 She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of splendor. 10 Listen, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many. 11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have guided you along straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold tightly to instruction; do not let it go. Guard it well, for it is your life. 14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
  • Prov 4:20-22 : 20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them and healing to all their flesh.