Matthew Henry · Verse 5
If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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WEBBE
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
BSB
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
KJV
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
ASV
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
BBE
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
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