Proverbs 15:5

New Century Version

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and brave, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, because the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or leave you until all the work for the Temple of the Lord is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, accept the God of your father. Serve him completely and willingly, because the Lord knows what is in everyone’s mind. He understands everything you think. If you go to him for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from him, he will leave you forever.

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Proverbs 1:23

If only you had listened when I corrected you, I would have told you what’s in my heart; I would have told you what I am thinking.

Proverbs 1:7

Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 13:18

A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Proverbs 15:4

As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end you will be wise.

Proverbs 25:12

A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.

Proverbs 6:23

These commands are like a lamp; this teaching is like a light. And the correction that comes from them will help you have life.

Titus 1:13

The words that prophet said are true. So firmly tell those people they are wrong so they may become strong in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Say these things and encourage the people and tell them what is wrong in their lives, with all authority. Do not let anyone treat you as if you were unimportant.