Proverbs 15:5

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

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Berean Standard Bible
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
American Standard Version (1901)
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Free Bible Version
Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
Geneva Bible 1599
A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
King James (Authorized) Version
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
One Unity Resource Bible
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Translation for Translators
Foolish children despise their parents when their parents correct/discipline them; wise children accept it.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction is prudent.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.