Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
    but those who heed it resist them.

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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

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A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)

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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(A)

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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

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