Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
New American Standard Bible
But he who regards reproof is sensible.
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
International Standard Version
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
A Conservative Version
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.
American Standard Version
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Amplified
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
Darby Translation
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
Julia Smith Translation
The foolish will deride his father's instruction: and he watching reproof will be crafty.
King James 2000
A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.
Modern King James verseion
A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who listens to correction is wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
NET Bible
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
New Heart English Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
The Emphasized Bible
A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.
Webster
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
World English Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Youngs Literal Translation
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
Themes
wicked Children » With regard to parents » Despise them
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Parents
Despisement » What fools despise
Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
Instruction » Who despises instruction
Prudence » They who have » Regard reproof
Reproof » Those that regard reproof
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4
but a devious tongue
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
Solomon’s proverbs:
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
He said to them, “Why are you doing these things? I have heard about your evil actions from all these people.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
“Now, my son, may the Lord be with you,
1 Chronicles 28:9
“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind,
1 Chronicles 28:20
Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous,
Psalm 141:5
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
Proverbs 1:23
then I will pour out my spirit on you
and teach you my words.
Proverbs 6:23
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
Proverbs 15:31-32
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
so that you may be wise later in life.
Proverbs 25:12
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true.
Titus 2:15
Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard