Parallel Verses
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.
A Conservative Version
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who hearkens to reproof gets 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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Muwcar
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 listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32
But he who
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 1:24-33
Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded,
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 discipline him, will not listen 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
For you hate discipline, and you cast my words behind you.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 5:11-13
and at the end of your life you groan, when your flesh and body are consumed,
Proverbs 8:33-36
Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Proverbs 17:16
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
Proverbs 18:15
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 29:1
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Isaiah 1:5
Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do not your eyes look for truth? You have struck them down, but they felt no anguish; you have consumed them, but they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; they have refused to repent.
Ezekiel 24:13-14
On account of your unclean lewdness, because I would have cleansed you and you were not cleansed from your uncleanness, you shall not be cleansed anymore till I have satisfied my fury upon you.
Matthew 7:24-27
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Hebrews 12:15
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Revelation 3:19
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.