Proverbs 15:5
Lexham English Bible
5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father,
but he who guards reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 15:10
Lexham English Bible
10 Severe discipline belongs to him who forsakes the way;
he who hates a rebuke will die.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)
Proverbs 15:12
Lexham English Bible
12 A scoffer does not like his rebuke;[a]
to the wise he will not go.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:12 Literally “rebuke belonging to him”
Proverbs 15:12
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12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
they will not go to the wise.(A)
Proverbs 15:22
Lexham English Bible
22 Plans go wrong when there is no counsel,
but with many advisors it will succeed.
Proverbs 15:22
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22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:31-33
Lexham English Bible
31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,
in the midst of the wise it will lodge.
32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,[a]
but he who hears admonition gains heart.[b]
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:32 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
- Proverbs 15:32 Or “mind”
Proverbs 15:31-33
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31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
will lodge among the wise.
32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,
but those who heed admonition gain understanding.(A)
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.(B)
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