Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. New Living Translation A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction. English Standard Version A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Berean Standard Bible A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. King James Bible A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. New King James Version A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. New American Standard Bible A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. NASB 1995 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. NASB 1977 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Legacy Standard Bible A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Amplified Bible A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors. Christian Standard Bible A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke. American Standard Version A wise son heareth his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A wise son hears his father and an evil son who does not receive reproof will perish. Brenton Septuagint Translation A wise son is obedient to his father: but a disobedient son will be destroyed. Contemporary English Version Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely. Douay-Rheims Bible A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved. English Revised Version A WISE son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise son listens to his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands. Good News Translation Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong. International Standard Version A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. JPS Tanakh 1917 A wise son is instructed of his father; But a scorner heareth not rebuke. Literal Standard Version A wise son—the instruction of a father, | And a scorner—he has not heard rebuke. Majority Standard Bible A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. New American Bible A wise son loves correction, but the scoffer heeds no rebuke. NET Bible A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. New Revised Standard Version A wise child loves discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. New Heart English Bible A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. Webster's Bible Translation A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. World English Bible A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke. Young's Literal Translation A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 2From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.… Cross References Proverbs 9:7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Treasury of Scripture A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke. but Proverbs 9:7,8 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot… Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 1 Samuel 2:25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them. Jump to Previous Accepts Authority Discipline Ears Father's Haters Heard Heareth Hears Heeds Instructed Instruction Listens Mocker Rebuke Scoffer Scorner Sharp Shut Teaching Wise WordsJump to Next Accepts Authority Discipline Ears Father's Haters Heard Heareth Hears Heeds Instructed Instruction Listens Mocker Rebuke Scoffer Scorner Sharp Shut Teaching Wise WordsProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeXIII. (1) A wise son heareth his father's instruction.--Or, is his father's instruction, i.e., the result and embodiment of it. A scorner.--See above on Proverbs 1:22. Verse 1-ch. 15:19. Second section in this collection. Verse 1. - A wise son heareth his father's instruction. The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the second member. The Hebrew is elliptical, "A wise son, his father's discipline," i.e. is the object or the result of his father's education; he owes his wisdom to it. Septuagint, "A clever (πανοῦργος) son is obedient to his father." But a scorner (Proverbs 1:22) heareth not rebuke; one who mocks at goodness and despises filial piety will not listen to reproof. Septuagint, "A disobedient son is in destruction." Compare the case of Eli's sons, and their fate (1 Samuel 2:25; 1 Samuel 4:17).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A wiseחָ֭כָם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise son בֵּ֣ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son [heeds] his father’s אָ֑ב (’āḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1: Father discipline, מ֣וּסַר (mū·sar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint but a mocker וְ֝לֵ֗ץ (wə·lêṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen שָׁמַ֥ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to rebuke. גְּעָרָֽה׃ (gə·‘ā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1606: A chiding Links Proverbs 13:1 NIVProverbs 13:1 NLT Proverbs 13:1 ESV Proverbs 13:1 NASB Proverbs 13:1 KJV Proverbs 13:1 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:1 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:1 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:1 French Bible Proverbs 13:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:1 A wise son listens to his father's (Prov. 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