Proverbs 15:5

The English Standar Version

A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. 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 a righteous man strike me -- it is a kindness; let him rebuke me -- it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:23

If you turn at my reproof,[1] behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 15:4

A gentle[1] 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 trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline 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

Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.