Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.

New American Standard Bible

A fool rejects his father’s discipline,
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

A fool despises his father’s discipline,
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.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
A fool
אויל 
'eviyl 
Usage: 26

but he that regardeth
שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

תּוכחת תּוכחה 
Towkechah 
Usage: 28

References

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

4 Gentleness of the tongue, is a tree of life, but, crookedness therein, a grievous wound in the spirit. 5 A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence. 6 The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.



Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son, maketh a glad father, but, a foolish son, is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son, cometh of a father's correction, but, a scoffer, heareth not a rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.

1 Samuel 2:23-25

So he said to them, Wherefore should ye do such things as these? for I keep hearing of your wicked doings, from all these people.

2 Samuel 15:1-6

And it came to pass, after this, that Absolom prepared him chariots and horses, - and fifty men, to run before him.

1 Chronicles 22:11-13

Now, my son, Yahweh be with thee, - so shalt thou be prosperous, and shalt build the house of Yahweh thy God, according as he hath spoken concerning thee.

1 Chronicles 28:9

Thou, therefore, Solomon my son, Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing soul, for, all hearts, doth Yahweh search, and, every devised purpose, doth he understand, - If thou seek him, He will be found of thee, but, if thou forsake him, He will cast thee off for ever.

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then said David, unto Solomon his son, Be strong and bold, and act, thou mayest not fear nor be dismayed, - for, Yahweh, God, my God, will be with thee, he will not let thee go, neither will he forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of Yahweh.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man smite me - a lovingkindness, that he should correct me, an oil for the head which let not my head refuse! For, yet, even my prayer, shall be in their calamities.

Proverbs 1:23

Will ye turn, at my reproof? Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will make known my words to you.

Proverbs 6:23

For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:

Proverbs 15:31-32

The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.

Proverbs 19:20

Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.

Proverbs 25:12

A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.

Titus 1:13

This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,

Titus 2:15

As to these things, be speaking and exhorting and reproving, with all manner of precept: let, no one, disregard thee!

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