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Berean Standard Bible

“A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.”

Proverbs 15:5

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The proverbs about family often highlight the importance of instruction. This one compares two responses to a parent's teaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

World English Bible (WEB)

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

King James Version (KJV)

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El necio menosprecia el consejo de su padre: mas el que guarda la corrección, vendrá á ser cuerdo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El necio menosprecia la corrección de su padre; el que la toma en cuenta demuestra inteligencia.

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