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Proverbs 15:5
New English Translation

5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline,
but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 tn Heb “is prudent” (so KJV, NASB, NRSV); NCV, NLT “is wise.” Anyone who accepts correction or rebuke will become prudent in life.
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Proverbs 15:5
New King James Version

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

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
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Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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Proverbs 15:5
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5 (A)A fool (B)despises his father's instruction,
    but (C)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

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