Proverbs 15:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
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 15:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10
International Standard Version
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
anyone who despises reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(A)
he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
International Standard Version
12 The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him;
he will not inquire of[a] the wise.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Lit. not go to
Proverbs 15:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
International Standard Version
22 Plans fail without advice,
but with many counselors they are confirmed.
Proverbs 15:31-33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[b](C)
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:31 Lit An ear that
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit acquires a heart
Proverbs 15:31-33
International Standard Version
31 Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]
33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
and humility precedes honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart
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