Proverbs 15:5
What does Proverbs 15:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 1:23
Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.
- 1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.
- Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
- Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
- Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- Proverbs 13:1
A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
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