Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. New Living Translation Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. English Standard Version A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. Berean Standard Bible A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. King James Bible A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. New King James Version A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. New American Standard Bible A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. NASB 1995 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. NASB 1977 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who regards reproof is prudent. Legacy Standard Bible An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline, But he who keeps reproof is prudent. Amplified Bible A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction, But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense. Christian Standard Bible A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. American Standard Version A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Contemporary English Version Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction. English Revised Version A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. GOD'S WORD® Translation A stubborn fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense. Good News Translation It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction. International Standard Version A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly. Majority Standard Bible A fool rejects his father?s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. NET Bible A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. New Heart English Bible A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. Webster's Bible Translation A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. World English Bible A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA fool despises the instruction of his father, "" And whoever is regarding reproof is prudent. Young's Literal Translation A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. Smith's Literal Translation The foolish will deride his father's instruction: and he watching reproof will be crafty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. Catholic Public Domain Version A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. New American Bible The fool spurns a father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. New Revised Standard Version A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA fool mocks his father's instruction; but he who regards reproof is prudent. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A fool mocks at the instruction of his father and he that is smart keeps reproof. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Brenton Septuagint Translation A fool scorns his father's instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. 6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.… Cross References Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. Proverbs 9:8-9 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Treasury of Scripture A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent. fool Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 13:1,18 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke… 1 Samuel 2:23-25 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people… but Proverbs 15:31,32 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise… Proverbs 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Jump to Previous Admonition Correction Despises Despiseth Discipline Father's Fool Foolish Getteth Good Heeds Instruction Prudence Prudent Puts Regardeth Regarding Regards Rejects Reproof Respect Sensible Shows Spurns Teaching Training ValueJump to Next Admonition Correction Despises Despiseth Discipline Father's Fool Foolish Getteth Good Heeds Instruction Prudence Prudent Puts Regardeth Regarding Regards Rejects Reproof Respect Sensible Shows Spurns Teaching Training ValueProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathA fool rejects his father’s discipline This phrase highlights the biblical theme of wisdom versus folly. In ancient Israelite culture, the family was the primary unit of instruction, and the father was often seen as the primary teacher of wisdom and moral guidance. Rejecting a father's discipline was not only seen as foolish but also as a rejection of the wisdom that had been passed down through generations. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of heeding parental guidance, as seen in the commandment to honor one's father and mother (Exodus 20:12). The term "fool" in Proverbs often refers to someone who is morally deficient and lacks the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). but whoever heeds correction is prudent Persons / Places / Events 1. FoolIn the context of Proverbs, a fool is someone who lacks wisdom and understanding, often characterized by a rejection of godly instruction and discipline. 2. Father Represents authority and the source of wisdom and discipline. In the biblical context, the father is often seen as a figure of guidance and correction. 3. Prudent Person Someone who is wise, discerning, and willing to accept correction. This person values wisdom and seeks to grow in understanding. Teaching Points The Value of DisciplineDiscipline is not merely punitive but is intended for growth and maturity. Embracing correction leads to wisdom and understanding. Rejecting Wisdom Leads to Folly Ignoring or rejecting discipline is a hallmark of foolishness. It leads to a lack of growth and understanding, ultimately resulting in poor decision-making. The Role of Authority in Wisdom God places authority figures, such as parents, in our lives to guide us. Respecting and heeding their correction is a pathway to prudence. Prudence as a Mark of Wisdom Prudence involves foresight and the ability to make sound judgments. It is cultivated through accepting and learning from correction. Spiritual Growth through Correction Spiritual maturity is often developed through the process of correction. Embracing discipline is essential for growing in faith and character.(5) A fool ('evil).--See above, on Proverbs 1:7.Verse 5. - A fool despiseth his father's instruction (Proverbs 10:1): but he that regardeth reproof is prudent (Proverbs 19:25). The son who attends to his father's reproof dealeth prudently, or becomes wiser. Astutior fiet, Vulgate; πανουργότερος, Septuagint. The Vulgate has here a distich which is not in the Hebrew, but a similar paragraph is found in the Septuagint. Thus Vulgate, "In the abundance of righteousness virtue is greatest; but the imaginations of the wicked shall be rooted up;" Septuagint, "In the abundance of righteousness is much strength; but the impious shall be destroyed from the very root." The addition seems to have been an explanation of the following verse, which has been foisted into the text here. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A foolאֱוִ֗יל (’ĕ·wîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 191: Foolish rejects יִ֭נְאַץ (yin·’aṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5006: To spurn, treat with contempt his father’s אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father discipline, מוּסַ֣ר (mū·sar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint but whoever heeds וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר (wə·šō·mêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to correction תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof is prudent. יַעְרִֽם׃ (ya‘·rim) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6191: To be, bare, to be cunning Links Proverbs 15:5 NIVProverbs 15:5 NLT Proverbs 15:5 ESV Proverbs 15:5 NASB Proverbs 15:5 KJV Proverbs 15:5 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:5 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:5 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:5 French Bible Proverbs 15:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:5 A fool despises his father's correction (Prov. 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