What other Proverbs emphasize the importance of accepting correction and seeking wisdom? Welcoming Reproof: Proverbs That Celebrate a Teachable Heart - Proverbs 3:11-12 — “My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not resent His rebuke, for the LORD disciplines those He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.” - Proverbs 9:8-9 — “Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.” - Proverbs 10:17 — “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.” - Proverbs 12:1 — “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” - Proverbs 13:1 — “A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.” - 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 15:31-32 — “He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.” - Proverbs 19:20 — “Listen to counsel and accept discipline, so that you may be wise the rest of your days.” - Proverbs 19:25 — “Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning, and he will gain knowledge.” - Proverbs 19:27 — “If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.” - Proverbs 21:11 — “When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.” - Proverbs 23:12 — “Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” - Proverbs 25:12 — “Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.” - Proverbs 27:5-6 — “Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” - Proverbs 28:23 — “He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.” - Proverbs 29:1 — “A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.” - Proverbs 29:15 — “A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.” Consequences of Ignoring Correction - Straying from the path of life (10:17). - Poverty, shame, or sudden ruin (13:18; 29:1). - Self-despising ignorance (15:32). Rewards of Receiving Correction - Greater wisdom, honor, and life (3:11-12; 9:8-9; 13:18). - Deeper understanding and lasting favor (15:31-32; 28:23). - Security for the future (19:20). Living It Out - Keep a humble spirit that treats every correction as “life-giving reproof” (15:31). - Seek friends who love you enough to speak hard truths (27:6). - Rehearse these verses often; let them train your heart to value discipline the way the Father does—always for your good and for His glory. |
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