He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Proverbs 8:36 But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death." Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 15:5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. Proverbs 15:31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Treasury of Scripture He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding. refuseth Proverbs 1:24 Proverbs 5:11,12 Proverbs 8:33-36 instruction or correction Proverbs 29:1 Isaiah 1:5 Jeremiah 5:3 heareth Proverbs 5:13 Deuteronomy 21:18,20 Matthew 7:24-27 getteth understanding Proverbs 15:14,21 Proverbs 17:16 Proverbs 18:15 |