Proverbs 13:1
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon:
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 9:7-8
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
1 Samuel 2:25
If one man does wrong and sins against another, God will intercede (arbitrate) for him; but if a man does wrong to the Lord, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father,
Proverbs 4:1-14
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.
Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
Proverbs 15:5
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Isaiah 28:14-15
Therefore, hear the word of the Lord, you arrogant men
Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem!
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And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
But
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
Therefore, hear the word of the Lord, you arrogant men
Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem!