Proverbs 15:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.”
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“A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 15:5 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 2:23“Why are you doing these things?” Eli said to his sons. “I hear about your wicked deeds from all these people.
- 2 Samuel 15:1Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.
- 1 Chronicles 22:11Now, 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 28:9As 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 found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- 1 Chronicles 28:20David 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 service of the house of the LORD is finished.
- Psalms 141:5Let 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.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- Proverbs 1:23If 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 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
- Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
- Proverbs 15:31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
- Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
- Proverbs 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
- Titus 1:13This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
- Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
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