Proverbs 15:5
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
In context
3 The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- KJV King James Version
- A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.