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Proverbs · Chapter 15

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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Before · Proverbs 15:3–4

3The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

5A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

After · Proverbs 15:6–7

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

Read all of Proverbs 15 (33 verses)

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