King James Bible
KJVHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:32
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:32 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
World English Bible
WEBHe who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
King James Bible
KJVHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
World English Bible
WEBHe who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.