Proverbs 15:5 A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent. The fool is as a "wild ass's colt" (Job 11:12), recalcitrant, stubborn; while he who early shows a willingness to listen to good advice has the germ of prudence, the prophecy of a safe career. I. A MURMURING TEMPER, A RELUCTANCE TO SUBMIT TO NECESSITY AND THE COURSE OF LIFE, IS IN REALITY A CONTEMPT OF GOD. II. SUBMISSION TO THE INEVITABLE, COMPLIANCE TO THE LAWS OF LIVING, IS DOCILITY TO GOD. - J. Parallel Verses KJV: A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.WEB: A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. |
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