Proverbs 15:32
What does Proverbs 15:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
Context
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?
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