Proverbs 15:5

Lexham English Bible

⁵A fool will despise the instruction of his father,
but he who guards reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁵A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(A)

¹⁴The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge,
but the faces of fools, they^[a] will feed on folly.

¹⁴A discerning mind seeks knowledge,^(A)
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.^(B)

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