Proverbs 15:5

Webster's Bible (1833)

A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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  • Prov 13:1 : 1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
  • Prov 13:18 : 18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
  • Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise. 32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; But a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
  • Prov 19:20 : 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
  • Titus 1:13 : 13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
  • Titus 2:15 : 15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
  • 1 Sam 2:23-25 : 23 He said to them, Why do you such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people. 24 No, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: you make Yahweh's people to disobey. 25 If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they didn't listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh was minded to kill them.
  • 2 Sam 15:1-6 : 1 It happened after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 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 to him, and said, Of what city are you? He said, Your servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. 3 Absalom said to him, Behold, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputized of the king to hear you. 4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who has any suit or cause might come to me, and I would do him justice! 5 It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him. 6 In this manner Absalom did to all Israel who 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, Yahweh be with you; and prosper you, and build the house of Yahweh your God, as he has spoken concerning you. 12 May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God. 13 Then shall you prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Yahweh gave Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, and of good courage. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed.
  • 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
  • 1 Chr 28:20 : 20 David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: don't be afraid, nor be dismayed; for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of Yahweh is finished.
  • Ps 141:5 : 5 Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; Let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; Don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
  • Prov 1:23 : 23 Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.
  • Prov 6:23 : 23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 83%

    31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.

    32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

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    20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

    21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • 18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • 1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • 17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.

  • 1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

  • 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: The rod of discipline drives it far from him.

  • 79%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 1:7-8
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    79%

    7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

    8 My son, listen to your father's instruction, And don't forsake your mother's teaching:

  • 10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.

  • 10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    78%

    4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.

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

  • 21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

  • 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 14:7-9
    3 verses
    78%

    7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.

    9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.

  • 8 The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.

  • 3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.

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    25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

    26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

    27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, You will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.

  • 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • 16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.

  • 12 And say, "How I have hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

  • 15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

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    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.

  • 9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • 11 My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, Neither be weary of his reproof:

  • 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; But a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

  • 14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • 25 But you have ignored all my counsel, And wanted none of my reproof;

  • 3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.

  • 12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.

  • 1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • 29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • 13 Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

  • 7 He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

  • 16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?

  • 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own opinion.