Proverbs 13:1

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer 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.