(A)A fool (B)despises his father's instruction,
    but (C)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
(D)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    (E)not so the hearts of fools.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast

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