Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who hearkens to reproof gets understanding.
New American Standard Bible
But he who
King James Version
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Holman Bible
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
International Standard Version
Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.
American Standard Version
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Amplified
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
Bible in Basic English
He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
Darby Translation
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
Julia Smith Translation
He driving away instruction despised his soul: and he hearing reproof obtained a heart
King James 2000
He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who hears admonition gains heart.
Modern King James verseion
He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gets understanding.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that refuseth to be reformed, despiseth his own soul; but he that submitteth himself to correction, is wise.
NET Bible
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
New Heart English Bible
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
The Emphasized Bible
He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.
Webster
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
World English Bible
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
Themes
Despisement » Who despises their own soul
Hearing » Those that hear reproof
Instruction » Those that refuse instruction
Reproof » Those that hear reproof
Interlinear
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Nephesh
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others
31 The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. 32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who hearkens to reproof gets understanding. 33 The fear of LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor [is] humility.
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Cross References
Proverbs 1:24-33
Because I have called, and ye have refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man has regarded,
Deuteronomy 21:18
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, though they chasten him, will not hearken to them,
Deuteronomy 21:20
And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice. He is a glutton, and a drunkard.
Psalm 50:17
since thou hate instruction, and cast my words behind thee?
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 5:11-13
and thou mourn at thy latter end when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
Proverbs 8:33-36
Hear instruction, and be wise, and do not refuse it.
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.
Proverbs 17:16
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 29:1
He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Isaiah 1:5
Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do not thine eyes look upon truth? Thou have stricken them, but they were not grieved. Thou have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction. They have made their faces harder than a rock. They have refused t
Ezekiel 24:13-14
In thy filthiness is lewdness. Because I have cleansed thee and thou were not cleansed, thou shall not be cleansed from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my wrath toward thee to rest.
Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore every man, whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
Hebrews 12:15
Looking carefully lest any man fall short, away from the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness sprouting up would cause trouble, and by this many may be defiled,
James 1:22
But become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.