Proverbs 15:5

God's Word

A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also told his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or terrified. The Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you before all the work on the Lord’s temple is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, learn to know your father’s God. Serve the Lord wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought ⌞we have⌟. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:23

“Turn to me when I warn you. I will generously pour out my spirit for you. I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 15:4

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person, but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline so that you may be wise the rest of your life.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 6:23

because the command is a lamp, the teachings are a light, and the warnings from discipline are the path of life

Titus 1:13

That statement is true. For this reason, sharply correct believers so that they continue to have faith that is alive and well.

Titus 2:15

Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don’t let anyone ignore you.