KJVA fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XV. The Proper Use of the Tongue. 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Solomon, as conservator of the public peace, here tells us, 1. How the peace may be kept, that we may know…