5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. …
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 5)Hence, 1. Let superiors be admonished to give instruction and reproof to those that are under their charge, as they will answer it in the day of account. They must not only instruct with the light of knowledge, but reprove with the heat of zeal; and both these must be done with the authority and affection of a father, and must be continued, though the desired effect be not immediately perceived. I…
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