King James Bible
KJVA fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:5 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 | A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | |
World English BibleWEB | A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent. |
American Standard Version
ASVA fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
World English Bible
WEBA fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
King James Bible
KJVA fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
American Standard Version
ASVA fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
World English Bible
WEBA fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.