Parallel Verses
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it destroys life.
5
But he who regards reproof is sensible.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
A wise son makes a father glad: but a foolish son is sorrow (depression) (grief) for his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father's instruction (discipline). A scoffer does not listen to discipline (reproof).
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
So he said to them: Why do you do such things? I hear of your evil dealings by all the people.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
Absalom provided a chariot and horses for himself. He had an escort of fifty men to run ahead of him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, Jehovah is with you, and may you have success and build the house of Jehovah your God, as he said you would.
1 Chronicles 28:9
You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.
1 Chronicles 28:20
David also told his son Solomon: Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do no be afraid or terrified. Jehovah God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you until all the work on Jehovah's Temple is finished.
Psalm 141:5
A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.
Proverbs 1:23
Listen when I reprove you. I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept instruction (discipline), that you may be wise in the future.
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. For this cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 2:15
Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.