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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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