131 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:1

King James Version

131 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

English Standard Version

131 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

The Message

131 Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing.

New King James Version

131 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

New Living Translation

131 A wise child accepts a parent's discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:1

Commentary on Proverbs 13:1

(Read Proverbs 13:1)

There is great hope of those that reverence their parents. There is little hope of any who will not hear those that deal faithfully with them.