Proverbs 15:5

New International Reader's Version

⁵A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction.
But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 15:5

New International Version

⁵A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

¹⁴A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge.
But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

¹⁴The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

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