Proverbs 15:5 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | A fool | אֱוִ֗יל | h191 |
| 1 | despiseth | יִ֭נְאַץ | h5006 |
| 2 | instruction | מוּסַ֣ר | h4148 |
| 3 | his father's | אָבִ֑יו | h1 |
| 4 | but he that regardeth | וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר | h8104 |
| 5 | reproof | תּוֹכַ֣חַת | h8433 |
| 6 | is prudent | יַעְרִֽם׃ | h6191 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.