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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

King James Version (KJV)

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que tiene en poco la disciplina, menosprecia su alma: mas el que escucha la corrección, tiene entendimiento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que rechaza la corrección se daña él mismo; el que atiende la reprensión gana entendimiento.

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