Proverbs 15:5
“A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.”
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Proverbs 15:5 Context
3The eyes of the Lord are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit. 5A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble. 7The lippes of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish, doeth not so.
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A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- King James Version
A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
- Basic English Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- Darby Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Webster's Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- World English Bible
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible