Proverbs 15:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A fool despises his father's instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence. American Standard Version (1901) A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Common English Bible A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction, but those who heed correction are mature. Catholic Public Domain Version A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. |
Then David said to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the Lord’s house is finished.
‘As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you for ever.
If you respond to my warning, , then I will pour out my spirit on you and teach you my words.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honoured.
The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life. ,
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life.
This testimony is true. For this reason, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith
Proclaim these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.