Proverbs 15:5
World English Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
5 A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:5
New International Version
5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)
Proverbs 15:20
World English Bible
20 A wise son makes a father glad,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
International Standard Version
20 A wise son makes a father glad,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
New International Version
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(A)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
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