Proverbs 15:32-33

American Standard Version

³²He that refuseth ^[a]correction despiseth his own soul;
But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth ^[b]understanding.
³³The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honor goeth humility.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 15:32 Or, instruction
Proverbs 15:32 Hebrew heart.

Proverbs 15:32-33

New International Version

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

³³Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(C)
and humility comes before honor.^(D)

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Proverbs 15:32-33

New King James Version

³²He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
³³^(A)The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And ^(B)before honor is humility.

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Proverbs 15:32-33

English Standard Version

³²Whoever ^(A)ignores instruction ^(B)despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof ^(C)gains intelligence.
³³^(D)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and ^(E)humility comes before honor.