Proverbs 15:32 Hebrew Word Analysis

0He that refusethפּוֹרֵ֣עַh6544
1instructionמ֭וּסָרh4148
2despisethמוֹאֵ֣סh3988
3his own soulנַפְשׁ֑וֹh5315
4but he that hearethוְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַh8085
5reproofתּ֝וֹכַ֗חַתh8433
6gettethק֣וֹנֶהh7069
7understandingלֵּֽב׃h3820

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.