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
Glossary
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