Proverbs 15:5
World English Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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 15:10
World English Bible
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
whoever hates reproof shall die.
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 15:12
World English Bible
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
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 15:22
World English Bible
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.(A)
Proverbs 15:31-33
World English Bible
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
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
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