Proverbs 15:5
Legacy Standard Bible
5 An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline,
But he who keeps reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
Common English Bible
5 A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction,
but those who heed correction are mature.
Proverbs 15:10
Legacy Standard Bible
10 Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way;
He who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:10
Common English Bible
10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way;
those who hate correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 A (A)scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
Common English Bible
12 Mockers don’t like those who correct them.
They won’t go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:22
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:22 Lit thoughts
- Proverbs 15:22 Or are established
Proverbs 15:22
Common English Bible
22 Plans fail with no counsel,
but with many counselors they succeed.
Proverbs 15:31-33
Legacy Standard Bible
31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will lodge among the wise.
32 He who (A)neglects discipline (B)despises his soul,
But he who (C)listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.
33 The [a]fear of Yahweh is the discipline [b]leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence
- Proverbs 15:33 Lit of
Proverbs 15:31-33
Common English Bible
31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction
dwells among the wise.
32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves,
but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
and humility comes before respect.
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