Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.
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.
Holman Bible
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
International Standard Version
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
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
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit. 5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence. 6 In the house of a righteous man is much treasure, but in the revenues of a wicked man is trouble.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son [hears] his father's instruction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
And he said to them, Why do ye such things? For I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared for him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, LORD be with thee, and prosper thou, and build the house of LORD thy God as he has spoken concerning thee.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind, for LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it. Fear not, nor be dismayed, for LORD God, even my God, is with thee. He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the hou
Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.
Proverbs 1:23
Turn back at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you. I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou may be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 25:12
An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 2:15
These things speak and exhort and rebuke with every command. Let no man disregard thee.