Proverbs 15:5

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A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

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  • Prov 13:1 : 1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.
  • Prov 13:18 : 18 Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.
  • Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise. 32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.
  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.
  • Prov 19:20 : 20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you may become wise in the future.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
  • Titus 1:13 : 13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,
  • Titus 2:15 : 15 Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
  • 1 Sam 2:23-25 : 23 So he said to them, ‘Why do you do such things? I hear from all the people about these wicked deeds of yours.’ 24 ‘No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the LORD’s people is not good.’ 25 ‘If a man sins against another man, God may mediate for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?’ But they would not listen to their father, for it was the LORD’s will to put them to death.
  • 2 Sam 15:1-6 : 1 After this, Absalom acquired for himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run ahead of him. 2 Absalom would rise early and stand beside the road to the gate. Whenever a man came with a dispute to bring before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and ask, 'Which city are you from?' And the man would answer, 'Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.' 3 Then Absalom would say to him, 'Look, your claims are good and valid, but there is no one appointed by the king to hear you.' 4 And Absalom would add, 'If only I were appointed judge in the land, then every man who has a dispute or case could come to me, and I would ensure he receives justice.' 5 Whenever a man approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out, take hold of him, and kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king for judgment, and he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.
  • 1 Chr 22:11-13 : 11 Now, my son, may the Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as He has spoken concerning you. 12 Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding and put you in charge of Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. 13 Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and ordinances that the Lord commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous; do not fear or be dismayed.
  • 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
  • 1 Chr 28:20 : 20 Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
  • Ps 141:5 : 5 Let a righteous person strike me—it is a kindness; let them rebuke me—it is oil on my head, which my head will not refuse. For my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.
  • Prov 1:23 : 23 If you turn at my correction, behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.
  • Prov 6:23 : 23 For the commandment is a lamp, the teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:31-32
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    83%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    83%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Prov 13:18
    82%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 13:1
    82%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 10:17
    81%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Prov 17:25
    81%

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Prov 12:1
    79%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 22:15
    79%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    79%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 1:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • Prov 15:10
    78%

    10Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

  • Prov 17:10
    78%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    78%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 17:21
    78%

    21The one who fathers a fool brings grief; the father of a senseless child has no joy.

  • Eccl 7:5
    78%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 14:7-9
    3 verses
    78%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools mock at making amends for guilt, but goodwill is found among the upright.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 14:3
    77%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 19:25-27
    3 verses
    77%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

    26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 16:22
    77%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Prov 15:2
    77%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    77%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 5:12
    77%

    12You will say, 'How I hated discipline, and my heart despised correction!'

  • Prov 29:15
    77%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    76%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 23:9
    76%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 3:11
    76%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

  • Prov 10:1
    76%

    1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.

  • Prov 15:14
    76%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 1:25
    75%

    25And you ignored all my advice and would have none of my correction,

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 15:12
    75%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 11:29
    75%

    29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Eccl 4:13
    75%

    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Prov 9:7
    75%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

  • Prov 17:16
    74%

    16Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 18:2
    74%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.