Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. American Standard Version A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. Berean Study Bible A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is 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. World English Bible A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. Young's Literal Translation A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. Proverbs 15:5 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 15:5 NIVProverbs 15:5 NLT Proverbs 15:5 ESV Proverbs 15:5 NASB Proverbs 15:5 NKJV Proverbs 15:5 KJV |