Catholic Public Domain Version
"A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. "
— Proverbs 15:5, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
“A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. ”
“A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.”
“A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.”
“A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.”
“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.
A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.
A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.
The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.