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.
Proverbs 15:5 - Tree of Life Version A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart. 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. |
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.
“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.
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.
You are repulsed at my rebuke. Behold, I pour out my heart to you. I will make my words known to you.
The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit.
The house of the righteous has great wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that in the end you may be wise.
Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.
For the mitzvah is a lamp, Torah a light, and corrective discipline the way of life,
This testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so they might be sound in the faith,
So communicate these things, and encourage and correct with complete authority. Let no one look down on you.