Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them
A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,
I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth tha
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.