Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionA fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. English Standard Version A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. Berean Study Bible A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. King James Bible A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. New American Standard Bible A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. American Standard Version A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Darby Bible Translation A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. Douay-Rheims Bible A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. English Revised Version A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Young's Literal Translation A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. Links Proverbs 15:5 Bible HubProverbs 15:5 Bible Apps Proverbs 15:5 Open Bible |