New International Version (©1984) A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.New American Standard Bible (©1995) A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) A wise son listens to his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands. King James Bible A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. American King James Version A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke. American Standard Version A wise son heareth his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. Bible in Basic English A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words. Douay-Rheims Bible A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved. Darby Bible Translation A wise son heareth his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke. English Revised Version A WISE son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Webster's Bible Translation A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. World English Bible A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. Young's Literal Translation A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke. |