Proverbs 15:32 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 15:32 MSG (The Message)
An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.
Proverbs 15:32 KJV (King James Version)
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 NCV (New Century Version)
Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 NIV (New International Version)
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself, But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
Proverbs 15:32 NLT (New Living Translation)
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 TPT (The Passion Translation)
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.
Proverbs 15:32 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.