Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:5
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Berean Standard Bible
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
World English Bible
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
American Standard Version
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
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