Verse of the Day
Proverbs 15:5 NIV
A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.English Standard Version
A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.The Message
Moral dropouts won't listen to their elders; welcoming correction is a mark of good sense.New King James Version
A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.New Living Translation
Only a fool despises a parent's discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.Proverbs 15:5 In-Context
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Sunday, October 19
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
Read all of 1 John 4 NIVSaturday, October 18
John 15:12
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
Read all of John 15 NIVFriday, October 17
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Read all of 1 Peter 5 NIVThursday, October 16
Romans 12:9-10
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Read all of Romans 12 NIVWednesday, October 15
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 15 NIVTuesday, October 14
John 14:15
"If you love me, you will obey what I command."
Read all of John 14 NIVMonday, October 13
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
Read all of John 11 NIV
Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Proverbs 15:5
(Read Proverbs 15:5)
If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin.