Proverbs 15:5

Easy To Read Version

A foolish person refuses to listen to his father’s advice. But a wise person listens closely when people try to teach him.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and brave and finish this work. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will help you until all the work is finished. He will not leave you. You will build the Lord’s temple. {\cf2\super [311]}

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father. Serve God with a pure heart. Be happy in your heart (mind) to serve God. Why? Because the Lord knows what is in every person’s heart (mind). The Lord understands everything you think. If you go to the Lord for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from the Lord, he will leave you forever.

Psalm 141:5

A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par

Proverbs 1:23

You should have listened to my advice and teaching. I would have told you everything I knew. I would have given you all of my knowledge.

Proverbs 1:7

The first thing a person must learn is to respect and obey the Lord—that leads to true wisdom. But evil people hate discipline and true wisdom.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs (wise sayings) of Solomon:

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens carefully when his father tells him what to do. But a proud person does not listen when people try to correct him.

Proverbs 13:18

If a person refuses to learn from his mistakes, then he will be poor and ashamed. But if a person listens when he is criticized or punished, then he will profit.

Proverbs 15:4

Kind words are like a Tree of Life. {\cf2\super [19]} But lying words will crush a man’s spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

Good people are rich in many things. But the things that an evil person has only cause him trouble.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline. Then you will become wise.

Proverbs 25:12

If a wise person gives you a warning, it is worth more than gold rings or jewelry made from the finest gold.

Proverbs 6:23

The commands and teachings from your parents are like a light that shows you the right way. They correct you and train you to follow the path to life.

Titus 1:13

The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith.

Titus 2:15

Tell the people these things. You have full authority (power). So use that authority to help the people and to correct them when they are wrong. And don’t let any person treat you like you are not important.