Proverbs 15:32

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 32 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Context

v.31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

v.32This passage

v.33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 1:22

    But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

  • Ezekiel 24:13

    In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed thee and thou wast not cleansed, thou shalt not be cleansed from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my wrath toward thee to rest.

  • Isaiah 1:5

    Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

  • Deuteronomy 21:20

    and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.

  • Revelation 3:19

    As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

  • Proverbs 17:16

    Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?