Proverbs 13:1
What does Proverbs 13:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A wise son--the instruction of a father, And a scorner--he hath not heard rebuke.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherousshall eatviolence.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
- Proverbs 4:1
Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- Isaiah 28:14
Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
- Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
- Proverbs 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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