Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.
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.
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.
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 Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it [causes] a break in spirit. 5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent. 6 [In] the house of the righteous [there is] much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child grieves his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise child [hears] the discipline of a father, but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and disgrace [belong to] him who ignores instruction, but he who guards reproof will be honored.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
And he asked them, "Why are you doing all these things that I am hearing, [namely], your evil dealings with all these people?
2 Samuel 15:1-6
It happened afterward that Absalom made himself a chariot with horses and fifty men running before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, Yahweh will be with you, that you may succeed and build the house of Yahweh your God as he has spoken concerning you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for Yahweh searches all hearts and understands every plan and [all] thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do [this]! Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for Yahweh God, my God, [is] with you. He will not fail you and will not forsake you until all the work of the service of the house of Yahweh is finished.
Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous one strike me in kindness, and let him chasten me. [It is] oil for [my] head; let not my head refuse. For still my prayer [is] against their evil deeds.
Proverbs 1:23
May you turn to my argument! Behold, I shall pour out my spirit upon you; I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 6:23
For [like] a lamp [is] a commandment, and instruction [is] light, and the way of life [is the] reproof of discipline,
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear of him who listens [to] admonitions of life, in the midst of the wise it will lodge.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen [to] advice and accept instruction so that you will gain wisdom for your {future}.
Proverbs 25:12
A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold [is] a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true, for which reason reprove them severely, in order that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 2:15
Speak these [things] and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.