(A)A fool despises his father’s instruction,
(B)But he who [a]receives correction is prudent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)

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31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.

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31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(A)

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32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

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32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(A)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(B)

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