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What does Proverbs 13:1 mean?

"A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke."

— Proverbs 13:1 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.

3

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

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