Proverbs 15:5 in Other Translations
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.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
| A fool | אֱוִ֗יל | ʾĕwîl | ay-VEEL |
| despiseth | יִ֭נְאַץ | yinʾaṣ | YEEN-ats |
| his father's | מוּסַ֣ר | mûsar | moo-SAHR |
| instruction: | אָבִ֑יו | ʾābîw | ah-VEEOO |
| regardeth that he but | וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר | wĕšōmēr | veh-shoh-MARE |
| reproof | תּוֹכַ֣חַת | tôkaḥat | toh-HA-haht |
| is prudent. | יַעְרִֽם׃ | yaʿrim | ya-REEM |