Proverbs 15:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Proverbs 15:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 15:5 say?
Proverbs 15:5 in modern King James wording reads: "A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent."
Where is Proverbs 15:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 15:5 is verse 5 of chapter 15 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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