Proverbs 15:32 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
English ASV
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
English Amplified
He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
English EASY 2024
If you refuse to accept it when people warn you, you are hurting yourself. But if you agree to listen, you will learn to do what is right.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism, and you will gain understanding.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Anyone who ignores instruction despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
English KJV 1611
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
English LSB
He who neglects discipline despises his soul, But he who listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds reproof gains understanding.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He who rejects admonition despises his own soul, but he who heeds reproof gains understanding.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Anyone who turns away from his training hates himself. But anyone who accepts being corrected gains understanding.
English NIV
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
English NKJ 1982
He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
English NLT
If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Those who ignore instruction despise themselves, but those who heed admonition gain understanding.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Refusing constructive criticism shows you have no interest in improving your life, for revelation-insight only comes as you accept correction and the wisdom that it brings.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
But to reject criticism is to harm yourself and your own best interests.
English Tyndale 1537
He that refuseth to be reformed, despiseth his own soul: but he that submitteth himself to correction, is wise.