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Chapter 12

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates reproof is stupid.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 12:1 Discipline in Proverbs is both doctrine and training. The path to wisdom includes obedience to teachers and parents, acceptance of the community’s traditions.

18 Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline,
    but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 13:18 The saying plays on letting go and holding on. Wisdom consists in not rejecting discipline and being open to the comments of others, even if they are reproving comments.