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Proverbs 15:5,22 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 15:5 NIV (New International Version)

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs 15:22 NIV (New International Version)

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 NLT (New Living Translation)

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

Proverbs 15:22 NLT (New Living Translation)

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Proverbs 15:5 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

Proverbs 15:22 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 KJV (King James Version)

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:22 KJV (King James Version)

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Proverbs 15:5 NKJV (New King James Version)

A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

Proverbs 15:22 NKJV (New King James Version)

Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Proverbs 15:5 MSG (The Message)

Moral dropouts won’t listen to their elders; welcoming correction is a mark of good sense.

Proverbs 15:22 MSG (The Message)

Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

Proverbs 15:22 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 AMP (Amplified Bible)

A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction, But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

Proverbs 15:22 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they are established and succeed.

Proverbs 15:5 NET (New English Translation)

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

Proverbs 15:22 NET (New English Translation)

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.