32He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.


In Context

29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones fat.

31 The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise.

32 He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.

33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 15:32 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:32Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.