Proverbs 15:5

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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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also said to his son Solomon: "Act manfully, and be strengthened, and carry it out. You should not be afraid, and you should not be dismayed. For the Lord my God will be with you, and he will not send you away, nor will he abandon you, until you have perfected the entire work of the ministry of the house of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 28:9

And as for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. For the Lord searches all hearts, and understands the thoughts of all minds. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will cast you aside for eternity.

Psalm 141:5

I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.

Proverbs 1:23

Be converted by my correction. Lo, I will offer my spirit to you, and I will reveal my words to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine.

Proverbs 10:1

A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.

Proverbs 13:18

Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.

Proverbs 15:4

A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.

Proverbs 25:12

Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.

Proverbs 6:23

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

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. Because of this, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Speak and exhort and argue these things with all authority. Let no one despise you.