Proverbs 15:32 - Tree of Life Version Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding. American Standard Version (1901) He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. Common English Bible Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding. |
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
One who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but whoever ignores correction goes astray.
He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.
The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
A discerning heart gains knowledge, the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that in the end you may be wise.
One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy.
Better to hear a rebuke from the wise than to listen to the song of fools.
Where will you be struck again, as you stray away more and more? The whole head is sick, the whole heart faint.
The expression of their faces bears witness against them. They display their sin like Sodom— they do not hide it. Oy , their souls! For they brought evil on themselves.
Adonai, do Your eyes not look for faithfulness? You struck them, but they did not grieve. You disciplined them, but they refused correction. They made their faces harder than stone. They refused to return.
“Suppose a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not listen to the voice of his father or mother. They discipline him, but he does not listen to them.
They will say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious—he does not listen to our voice. He is a glutton and a drunkard.’
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God; and see to it that no bitter root springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled.
Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore, be zealous and repent.