Proverbs 15:32 “He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correcti…”

Proverbs 15:32

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

World English Bible

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

American Standard Version

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.

Darby Translation

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.

Bible in Basic English

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

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Cross references

“refuseth”

Proverbs 1:24–33 Proverbs 8:33–36 Psalm 50:17 Hebrews 12:15 Proverbs 5:11 Proverbs 5:12

Proverbs 1:24–33 · BSB

Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,

Proverbs 8:33–36 · BSB

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

Psalm 50:17 · BSB

For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.

Hebrews 12:15 · BSB

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

Proverbs 5:11 · BSB

At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,

Proverbs 5:12 · BSB

and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

“instruction”

Isaiah 1:5 Jeremiah 5:3 Proverbs 29:1 Ezekiel 24:13 Ezekiel 24:14

Isaiah 1:5 · BSB

Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.

Jeremiah 5:3 · BSB

O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.

Proverbs 29:1 · BSB

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Ezekiel 24:13 · BSB

Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.

Ezekiel 24:14 · BSB

I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

“heareth”

Revelation 3:19 Deuteronomy 21:18 Deuteronomy 21:20 Matthew 7:24–27 James 1:22 Proverbs 5:13

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Deuteronomy 21:18 · BSB

If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined,

Deuteronomy 21:20 · BSB

and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”

Matthew 7:24–27 · BSB

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

James 1:22 · BSB

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Proverbs 5:13 · BSB

I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.

“getteth understanding”

Proverbs 18:15 Proverbs 15:14 Proverbs 15:21 Proverbs 17:16

Proverbs 18:15 · BSB

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

Proverbs 15:14 · BSB

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Proverbs 15:21 · BSB

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Proverbs 17:16 · BSB

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Also

Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 1:7 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

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