Proverbs 15:32 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 15:32 NIV (New International Version)

Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

Proverbs 15:32 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

Proverbs 15:32 NLT (New Living Translation)

If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

Proverbs 15:32 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,  but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense. 

Proverbs 15:32 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 15:32 NKJV (New King James Version)

He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

Proverbs 15:32 MSG (The Message)

An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.

Proverbs 15:32 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

One who neglects discipline rejects himself, But one who listens to a rebuke acquires understanding.

Proverbs 15:32 AMP (Amplified Bible)

He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself, But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].

Proverbs 15:32 NET (New English Translation)

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.