Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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ASV
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
KJV
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| פּוֹרֵ֣עַ | po.Re.a' | [one who] ignores | H6544 → |
| מ֭וּסָר | Mu.sor | discipline | H4148 → |
| מוֹאֵ֣ס | mo.'Es | [is] rejecting | H3988 → |
| נַפְשׁ֑וֹ | naf.Sho | self his | H5315 → |
| וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַ | ve.sho.Me.a' | and [one who] heeds | H8085 → |
| תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַת | to.Kha.chat | correction | H8433 → |
| ק֣וֹנֶה | Ko.neh | [is] acquiring | H7069 → |
| לֵּֽב׃ | Lev | heart | H3820 → |
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