Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears 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.
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 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
Para`
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 hears the reproof of life shall remain among the wise. 32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gets understanding. 33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.
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Cross References
Proverbs 1:24-33
Because I called, and you refused; I stretched out my hand, and no one paid attention;
Deuteronomy 21:18
If a man has a son who is stubborn and rebels, who will not obey his father's voice or his mother's voice, even when they have chastened him he will not listen to them,
Deuteronomy 21:20
And they shall say to the elders of his city, this son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey our voice. He is a glutton and a drunkard.
Psalm 50:17
Yea, you hate to be taught, and you toss My Words behind you.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 5:11-13
and you moan when your end comes, when your flesh and muscle are eaten away,
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 foolishness.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him who is without any wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Proverbs 17:16
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, since he has no heart for it?
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 29:1
A man who hardens his neck when reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.
Isaiah 1:5
Why should you be stricken any more? You will revolt more and more; the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Jeremiah 5:3
O Jehovah, are not Your eyes on the truth? You have stricken them, but they have not grieved; You have destroyed them, but they have refused to receive correction; they have made their faces harder than rock; they have refused to return.
Ezekiel 24:13-14
In your defilement is wickedness. Because I have purged you and you were not purged, you shall not be purged from your defilement any more, until I have caused My fury to cease on you.
Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.
Hebrews 12:15
looking diligently lest any fail of the grace of God, or lest any root of bitterness springing up disturb you, and by it many are defiled,
James 1:22
But become doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; therefore be zealous and repent.