Proverbs 15:5 “A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction i…”

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Geneva Bible 1599

A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.

Darby Translation

A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

Young's Literal Translation

A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

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.

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Cross references

“fool”

Proverbs 13:18 Proverbs 13:1 1 Chronicles 28:20 1 Chronicles 22:11–13 1 Chronicles 28:9 Proverbs 10:1

Proverbs 13:18 · BSB

Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 13:1 · BSB

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

1 Chronicles 28:20 · BSB

David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the servi…

1 Chronicles 22:11–13 · BSB

Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.

1 Chronicles 28:9 · BSB

As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be fou…

Proverbs 10:1 · BSB

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

“but”

Proverbs 19:20 Titus 2:15 Psalm 141:5 Titus 1:13 Proverbs 1:23 Proverbs 6:23

Proverbs 19:20 · BSB

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Titus 2:15 · BSB

Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Psalm 141:5 · BSB

Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

Titus 1:13 · BSB

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

Proverbs 1:23 · BSB

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

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

In context

4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

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