Bible verse

Proverbs 15:32

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

Proverbs 15:32 · BSB

Proverbs 15:32 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.

28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

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

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

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Proverbs 15:32 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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