💡WEB · Proverbs 19:27
What does Proverbs 19:27 mean?
"If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge."
— Proverbs 19:27 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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