Proverbs 15:5
ContextNET © | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. 1 |
NIV © | A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
NASB © | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
NLT © | Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. |
MSG © | Moral dropouts won't listen to their elders; welcoming correction is a mark of good sense. |
BBE © | A foolish man puts no value on his father’s training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense. |
NRSV © | A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. |
NKJV © | A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. |
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NET © | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “is prudent” (so KJV, NASB, NRSV); NCV, NLT “is wise.” Anyone who accepts correction or rebuke will become prudent in life. |