Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA 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. American Standard Version A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Darby Bible Translation A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. Douay-Rheims Bible A 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. English Revised Version A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Young's Literal Translation A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. Proverbs 15:5 /proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5 /proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5 |