Proverbs 15:32

New International Reader's Version

Those who turn away from correction hate themselves. But anyone who accepts correction gains understanding.

Cross References

Psalm 50:17

You hate my teaching. You turn your back on what I say.

Proverbs 1:7

If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 10:17

Anyone who pays attention to correction shows the path to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path.

Proverbs 13:18

Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.

Proverbs 15:14

A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

Proverbs 15:21

A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things. But a person who has understanding walks straight ahead.

Proverbs 15:31

Whoever listens to a warning that gives life will be at home among those who are wise.

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it.

Proverbs 18:15

Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept correction. In the end you will be counted among those who are wise.

Proverbs 29:1

Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Pay attention to a wise person’s warning. That’s better than listening to the songs of those who are foolish.

Isaiah 1:5

Israel, why do you want to be beaten all the time? Why do you always refuse to obey the Lord? Your head is covered with wounds. Your whole heart is weak.

Isaiah 3:9

The look on their faces is a witness against them. They show off their sin, just as the people of Sodom did. They don’t even try to hide it. How terrible it will be for them! They have brought trouble on themselves.

Jeremiah 5:3

Lord, don’t your eyes look for truth? You struck down your people. But they didn’t feel any pain. You crushed them. But they refused to be corrected. They made their faces harder than stone. They refused to turn away from their sins.

Deuteronomy 21:18

Suppose someone has a very stubborn son. He doesn’t obey his father and mother. And he won’t listen to them when they try to correct him.

Deuteronomy 21:20

They will say to the elders, “This son of ours is very stubborn. He won’t obey us. He eats too much. He’s always getting drunk.”

Hebrews 12:15

Be sure that no one misses out on God’s grace. See to it that a bitter plant doesn’t grow up. If it does, it will cause trouble. And it will make many people impure.

James 1:22

Don’t just listen to the word. You fool yourselves if you do that. You must do what it says.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.