Parallel Verses
NET Bible
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows 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.
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:5
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Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4 Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit. 5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. 6 In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
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Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
He said to them, "Why do you behave in this way? For I hear about these evil things from all these people.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
"Now, my son, may the Lord be with you! May you succeed and build a temple for the Lord your God, just as he announced you would.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
1 Chronicles 28:20
David said to his son Solomon: "Be strong and brave! Do it! Don't be afraid and don't panic! For the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the Lord's temple is finished.
Psalm 141:5
May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.
Proverbs 1:23
If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,
Proverbs 15:31-32
The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
Titus 1:13
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
Titus 2:15
So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you.