Proverbs 15:5

A Conservative Version

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son [hears] his father's instruction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.

Proverbs 19:20

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou may be wise in thy latter end.

Titus 2:15

These things speak and exhort and rebuke with every command. Let no man disregard thee.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,

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 LORD God, even my God, is with thee. He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the hou

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 LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Proverbs 1:23

Turn back at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you. I will make my words known to you.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.

Proverbs 25:12

An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 15:4

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

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of a righteous man is much treasure, but in the revenues of a wicked man is trouble.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The foolish despise wisdom and instruction.