Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens 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.
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.
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 listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. 32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 1:24-33
Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;
Deuteronomy 21:18
If a man have 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 listen to them;
Deuteronomy 21:20
and they shall tell 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
seeing you hate instruction, and throw my words behind you?
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 5:11-13
You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,
Proverbs 8:33-36
Hear instruction, and be wise. Do not refuse it.
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Proverbs 17:16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 29:1
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
Isaiah 1:5
Why should you be beaten more, that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do your eyes not look on truth? You have stricken them, but they were not grieved. You have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction. They have made their faces harder than a rock. They have refused to return.
Ezekiel 24:13-14
In your filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed you and you weren't cleansed, you shall not be cleansed from your filthiness any more, until I have caused my wrath toward you to rest.
Matthew 7:24-27
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Hebrews 12:15
looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.