Print Page Options

Chapter 12

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates reproof is stupid.[a](A)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 12:1 Discipline in Proverbs is both doctrine and training. The path to wisdom includes obedience to teachers and parents, acceptance of the community’s traditions.

Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

12 One who loves [a]discipline loves knowledge,
But one who hates rebuke is stupid.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:1 Or instruction

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but he who (A)hates reproof is (B)stupid.

Read full chapter

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.

Read full chapter

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates correction is stupid.(A)

Read full chapter