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31 If anyone accepts teaching that helps him to live in a good way,
    he becomes a friend of wise people.
32 If you refuse to accept it when people warn you,
    you are hurting yourself.
But if you agree to listen,
    you will learn to do what is right.
33 If you respect and obey the Lord,
    that will teach you wisdom.
If you want to receive honour,
    first learn to be humble.

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31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(A)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(C)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(D)
    and humility comes before honor.(E)

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