Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
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- Prov 13:1 : 1 A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
- Prov 13:18 : 18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
- Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. 32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
- Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
- Prov 19:20 : 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
- Prov 25:12 : 12 [ As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
- Titus 1:13 : 13 This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- Titus 2:15 : 15 These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
- 1 Sam 2:23-25 : 23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people. 24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah's people to transgress. 25 If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.
- 2 Sam 15:1-6 : 1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that, when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. 3 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! 5 And it was so, that, when any man came nigh to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him. 6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
- 1 Chr 22:11-13 : 11 Now, my son, Jehovah be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of Jehovah thy God, as he hath spoken concerning thee. 12 Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest keep the law of Jehovah thy God. 13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Jehovah charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed.
- 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
- 1 Chr 28:20 : 20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.
- Ps 141:5 : 5 Let the righteous smite me, [it shall be] a kindness; And let him reprove me, [it shall be as] oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
- Prov 1:23 : 23 Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.
- Prov 6:23 : 23 For the commandment is a lamp; And the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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- Prov 15:31-322 verses83%
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
- Prov 15:20-212 verses83%
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
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18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
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1 A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
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17 He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
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25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
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1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
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15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; [But] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Prov 1:7-82 verses79%
7 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
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10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.
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10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
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4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
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21 He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
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5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
- Prov 14:7-93 verses78%
7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
9 A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
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8 The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- Prov 19:25-273 verses77%
25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction [Only] to err from the words of knowledge.
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22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.
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2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.
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12 And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;
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15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
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16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
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9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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11 My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
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1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:
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3 The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.
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12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
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1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
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29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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13 Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
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7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man [getteth] himself a blot.
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16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
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5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
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2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.