NIV: A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
NAS: A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
KJV: A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
GWT: A stubborn fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
ASV: A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
BBE: A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
DBY: A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
DRB: A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
WBS: A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
WEB: A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
YLT: A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
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