Proverbs 15:5

New International Version

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Proverbs 1:23

Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 10:1

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

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

Proverbs 13:18

Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 15:4

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

Titus 1:13

This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith

Titus 2:15

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.