Proverbs 15:5

New King James Version

A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

Proverbs 1:23

Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.

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 makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

Proverbs 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.