Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:5
“A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:5 Context
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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Other Translations
A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
- Basic English Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- Darby Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Webster's Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- World English Bible
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
- Basic English Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- Darby Bible
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Webster's Bible
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- World English Bible
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:5
15:4 Wholesome - Which utters sound and useful counsels. Tree of life - Is greatly useful to preserve the present life, and to promote the spiritual and eternal life, both of the speaker and hearers. Perverseness - False or corrupt speeches. A breach - Disturbs and wounds the spirits, both of the speaker and hearers.
15:6 Revenues - Though he may obtain great revenues, yet they are attended with much trouble.
15:7 Disperse - Freely communicate to others what they know.