Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding 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.
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.
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 A healed tongue is a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son is an affliction to his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
and he saith to them, 'Why do ye things like these? for I am hearing of your evil words from all the people -- these!
2 Samuel 15:1-6
And it cometh to pass afterwards, that Absalom prepareth for himself a chariot, and horses, and fifty men are running before him;
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
'Now, my son, Jehovah is with thee, and thou hast prospered, and hast built the house of Jehovah thy God, as He spake concerning thee.
1 Chronicles 28:9
'And thou, Solomon, my son, know the God of thy father, and serve Him with a perfect heart, and with a willing mind, for all hearts is Jehovah seeking, and every imagination of the thoughts He is understanding; if thou dost seek Him, He is found of thee, and if thou dost forsake Him, He casteth thee off for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David saith to Solomon his son, 'Be strong, and courageous, and do; do not fear nor be affrighted, for Jehovah God, my God, is with thee; He doth not fail thee, nor forsake thee, unto the completion of all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah.
Psalm 141:5
The righteous doth beat me in kindness. And doth reprove me, Oil of the head my head disalloweth not, For still my prayer is about their vexations.
Proverbs 1:23
Turn back at my reproof, lo, I pour forth to you my spirit, I make known my words with you.
Proverbs 6:23
For a lamp is the command, And the law a light, And a way of life are reproofs of instruction,
Proverbs 15:31-32
An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 25:12
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
Titus 1:13
this testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 2:15
these things be speaking, and exhorting, and convicting, with all charge; let no one despise thee!