Proverbs 15:32 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding. American Standard Version (1901) He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. Common English Bible Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding. |
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
A fool despiseth his father's correction: But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.
O LORD, do not thine eyes look upon truth? thou hast stricken them, but they were not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and though they chasten him, will not hearken unto them:
and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a riotous liver, and a drunkard.
looking carefully lest there be any man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby the many be defiled;
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.