Proverbs 15:5

New American Bible - revised edition

The fool spurns a father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and steadfast, and go to work; do not fear or be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or abandon you before you have completed all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, Solomon, my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing soul, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the mind’s thoughts. If you search for him, he will be found; but if you abandon him, he will cast you off forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous person strike me; it is mercy if he reproves me. Do not withhold oil from my head while my prayer opposes their evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:23

How long will you turn away at my reproof? [The arrogant delight in their arrogance, and fools hate knowledge.] Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will acquaint you with my words:

Proverbs 1:7

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 10:1

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son gives his father joy, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son loves correction, but the scoffer heeds no rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline, but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.

Proverbs 15:4

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

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the just there are ample resources, but the harvest of the wicked is in peril.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise.

Proverbs 25:12

A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold— one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For the command is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and a way to life are the reproofs that discipline,

Titus 1:13

That testimony is true. Therefore, admonish them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Say these things. Exhort and correct with all authority. Let no one look down on you.