Proverbs 5:12 web — and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

World English Bible

"and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;"

— Proverbs 5:12, World English Bible

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KJV
“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”
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ASV
“And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof; ”
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NET
“And you will say,“How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!”
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DRB
“Why have I hated instruction, and my heart consented not to reproof,”
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BBE
“And you will say, How was teaching hated by me, and my heart put no value on training;”
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KJVA
“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”
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Proverbs 5 — Context

lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;

lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man's house.

You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,

and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!

I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly."

Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well.

Proverbs 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 5:12 say?

Proverbs 5:12 in the World English Bible reads: “and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”

Where is Proverbs 5:12 in the Bible?

Proverbs 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 5, verse 12.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 5:12.

What translation should I read Proverbs 5:12 in?

Proverbs 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 5:12?

Proverbs 5:12 reads (WEB): “and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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