NIV: Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
NAS: He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
KJV: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
GWT: Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
ASV: He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
BBE: He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
DBY: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
DRB: He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
WBS: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
WEB: He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
YLT: Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
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