Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:1
American Standard Version
A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
Amplified® Bible
A WISE son heeds [and is the fruit of] his father's instruction {and} correction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.
Contemporary English Version
Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.
Darby English Version
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Good News Bible
Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.
King James Version
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
New American Standard Bible
A wise son {accepts his} father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
New International Version
A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
New King James Version
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Revised Standard Version
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Young's Literal Translation
A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.