Parallel Verses
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
New American Standard Bible
But he who regards reproof is sensible.
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
Hastings
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 therein is a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
1 Samuel 2:23-25
And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.
2 Samuel 15:1-6
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Proverbs 1:23
Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Titus 1:13
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Titus 2:15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.