Proverbs – Taking advice

Another survey of Biblical wisdom from the Bible's proverbs. This time looking at taking advice and dealing with correction, instruction or rebuke. (Again vaguely grouped).

The benefits of heeding discipline & advice
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. (10v17)
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored. (13v18)
Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed. (15v22)
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
He who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. (15v31-32)
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. (16v20)
Stop listening to instruction, my son,
and you will stray from the words of knowledge. (19v27)

Wisdom in taking rebukes & advice
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid. (12v1)
The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice. (12v15)
A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. (13v1)
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (13v10)
A fool spurns his father's discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. (15v5)
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment
more than a hundred lashes a fool. (17v10)
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. (19v25)
A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. (29v1)

Wisdom in giving rebukes & advice
Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses. (27v5-6)
He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor
than he who has a flattering tongue. (28v23)
As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another. (27v17)

Wisdom in seeking guidance & instruction
Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise. (19v20)
Make plans by seeking advice;
if you wage war, obtain guidance. (20v18)
Apply your heart to instruction
and your ears to words of knowledge. (23v12)

Wisdom in accepting praise
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,
but man is tested by the praise he receives. (27v21)