Parallel Verses
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.
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.
A Conservative Version
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.
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.
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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Muwcar
Shamar
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4 A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit. 5 A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense. 6 In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.
Proverbs 13:18
Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
And he said to them, Why are you doing such things? for from all this people I get accounts of your evil ways.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
Now after this, Absalom got for himself a carriage and horses, and fifty runners to go before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, may the Lord be with you; and may you do well, and put up the house of the Lord your God, as he has said of you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And you, Solomon my son, get knowledge of the God of your father, and be his servant with a true heart and with a strong desire, for the Lord is the searcher of all hearts, and has knowledge of all the designs of men's thoughts; if you make search for him, he will be near you; but if you are turned away from him, he will give you up for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and of a good heart and do your work; have no fear and do not be troubled, for the Lord God, my God, is with you; he will not give you up, and his face will not be turned away from you, till all the work necessary for the house of the Lord is complete.
Proverbs 1:23
Be turned again by my sharp words: see, I will send the flow of my spirit on you, and make my words clear to you.
Proverbs 6:23
For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.
Proverbs 25:12
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
Titus 1:13
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
Titus 2:15
On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.