Proverbs 15:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁵ A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ A fool despises his father's instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Common English Bible

⁵ A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

Proverbs 15:5 Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David said further to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and act. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with single mind and willing heart, for the Lord searches every mind and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will abandon you forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; let the faithful correct me. Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head, for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Proverbs 1:23

Give heed to my reproof; I will pour out my thoughts to you; I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother’s grief.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise child loves discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction, but one who heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 15:4

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

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

Titus 1:13

That testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.