Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:5

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Context

v.4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

v.5This passage

v.6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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.