A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction, But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Moral dropouts won’t listen to their elders; welcoming correction is a mark of good sense.

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

You’re stupid to mock the instruction of a father, but welcoming correction will make you brilliant.