Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
A fool despiseth his father's instruction,.... They are fools that despise any instruction that is wise, good, and profitable; and especially a father's instruction, whose love, tender affection, and…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Hence, 1. Let superiors be admonished to give instruction and reproof to those that are under their charge, as they will answer it in the day of account. They must not only instruct with the light of…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
is prudent Rather, becometh prudent, by "regarding reproof."
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