32 He that refuseth instruction [1] despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:32

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:32

Commentary on Proverbs 15:32

(Read Proverbs 15:32)

Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.