Proverbs 15:5

Tree of Life Version

A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

Also David said to his son Solomon: “Chazak! And be courageous, and do it! Do not be afraid or dismayed, for Adonai Elohim my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the avodah of the House of Adonai is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“Now you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for Adonai searches all hearts and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me— it is kindness. Let him correct me— it is oil on my head —my head will not refuse it. Yet still my prayer is against their wickedness.

Proverbs 1:23

You are repulsed at my rebuke. Behold, I pour out my heart to you. I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 10:1

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

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 13:18

He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.

Proverbs 15:4

A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:6

The house of the righteous has great wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that in the end you may be wise.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For the mitzvah is a lamp, Torah a light, and corrective discipline the way of life,

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so they might be sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

So communicate these things, and encourage and correct with complete authority. Let no one look down on you.