Proverbs 15:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:5 — KJV
“A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
— Proverbs 15:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:5
“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:5: instruction, regardeth, reproof
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:5: fool, despiseth, father
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:5: despiseth, instruction, reproof
“Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:5: fool, father
“[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:5: father, instruction
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