Proverbs 15:5

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath · Proverbs 15:1–33
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Translations

Modern
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Traditional
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Literal
A fool despises the discipline of his father, and the one receiving correction is prudent.
Latin
Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui; qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet. In abundanti justitia virtus maxima est: cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Notes

To be wise, learn from your mistakes.

Theme notes and profiles

Pride and Humility

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Children: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Children: Wicked Contempt: The Wicked Exhibit Towards: Parents Fools: Despise Instruction Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: They Who Have: Regard Reproof Reproof: Attention to a Proof of Prudence Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Despise Them Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning