Proverbs 15:5

The Passion Translation

You’re stupid to mock the instruction of a father, but welcoming correction will make you brilliant.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

When one of your godly ones corrects me or one of your faithful ones rebukes me, I will accept it like an honor I cannot refuse. It will be as healing medicine that I swallow without an offended heart. Even if they are mistaken, I will continue to pray.

Proverbs 1:23

Come back to your senses and be restored to reality. Don’t even think about refusing my rebuke! Don’t you know that I’m ready to pour out my spirit of wisdom upon you and bring to you the revelation of my words that will make your heart wise?

Proverbs 1:7

We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.

Proverbs 10:1

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son or daughter desires a father’s discipline, but the know-it-all never listens to correction.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to the one who refuses to hear criticism. But the one who is easy to correct is on the path of honor.

Proverbs 15:4

When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.

Proverbs 15:6

There is prosperity in the house of the righteous, but the house of the wicked is filled with trouble, no matter how much money they have.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen well to wise counsel and be willing to learn from correction so that by the end of your life you’ll be known for your wisdom.

Proverbs 25:12

When you humbly receive wise correction, it adorns your life with beauty and makes you a better person.

Proverbs 6:23

For truth is a bright beam of light shining into every area of your life, instructing and correcting you to discover the ways to godly living.

Titus 1:13

He certainly knew what he was talking about! For this reason, correct them thoroughly so that their lives will line up with the truths of our faith.

Titus 2:15

So preach these truths and exhort others to follow them. Be willing to expose sin in order to bring correction with full authority, without being intimidated by anyone.