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


In Context

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

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

33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:32He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.