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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 5

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A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
American Standard Version
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
New English Translation
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
World English Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
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The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
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Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.