Proverbs 15:5

In 11 translations

BSB

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

KJV

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

WEB

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

ASV

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

LSV

A fool despises the instruction of his father, || And whoever is regarding reproof is prudent.

YLT

A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

DBY

A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

DRC

A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

GNV

A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.

JPS

A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

LXXE

A fool scorns his father's instruction: but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.Gr. with the roots wholly torn up.

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Original-language editions

WLC

אֱוִ֗יל יִ֭נְאַץ מוּסַ֣ר אָבִ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר תּוֹכַ֣חַת יַעְרִֽם׃

LXX-Br

Ἄφρων μυκτηρίζει παιδείαν πατρὸς, ὁ δὲ φυλάσσων ἐντολὰς, πανουργότερος· ἐν πλεοναζούσῃ δικαιοσύνῃ ἰσχὺς πολλὴ, οἱ δὲ ἀσεβεῖς ὁλόῤῥιζοι ἐκ γῆς ἀπολοῦνται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 15:31–32He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
• Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
• Proverbs 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
• Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
• 1 Chronicles 28:20David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the…
• Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
• 1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be…
• 1 Chronicles 22:11–13Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over…
• Titus 1:13This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
• Psalms 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
• 1 Samuel 2:23–25“Why are you doing these things?” Eli said to his sons. “I hear about your wicked deeds from all these people. No, my sons; it is not a good report I hear circulating among the LORD’s people. If a man sins against…
• Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
• 2 Samuel 15:1–6Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring…
• Proverbs 1:23If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.
• Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
• Proverbs 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

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