Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

World English Bible (WEB)

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.