Proverbs 15:5

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Proverbs 15:5 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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