Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.In other versions
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
ASV
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
BBE
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
DBY
A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
WEB
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
YLT
A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
ENG
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
WBT
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
BSB
In context
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.