Proverbs 15:5 - The Scriptures 1998

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline, But he who heeds reproof is clever.

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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.

Proverbs 15:5 Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

And Dawiḏ

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, my son Shelomoh, know the Elohim of your father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a pleasing life, for יהוה  searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you do seek Him, He is found by you; but if you forsake Him, He rejects you forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one smite me Or reprove me in kindness – It is oil on my head. Let my head not refuse it. My prayer is still against their evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:23

“Turn at my reproof. See, I pour out my spirit on you, I make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of יהוה  is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 10:1

Proverbs of Shelomoh: A wise son makes a father rejoice, But a foolish son is his mother’s sorrow.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer shall not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame are for him Who ignores discipline, But he who heeds reproof is esteemed.

Proverbs 15:4

A healing tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

The household of the righteous is a great treasure, But in the income of the wrong is trouble.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, So that you are wise in your latter end.

Proverbs 25:12

A ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, Is a wise one’s reproof to an ear that hears.

Proverbs 6:23

For the command is a lamp, And the Torah a light, And reproofs of discipline a way of life,

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, in order for them to be sound in the belief,

Titus 2:15

Speak these matters, urge, and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.