Proverbs 15:32 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 15:32 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 15:32 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 15:32 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 15:32 — World English Bible

Proverbs 15:32 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 15:32 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:32 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 15:32 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 15:32 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 15:32 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:32 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.”

Proverbs 15:32 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 15:32 in Context — Proverbs 15

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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What Does Proverbs 15:32 Mean?

Proverbs 15:32 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 15. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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