Cross references

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father’s discipline,

but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 15:5 BSB

Proverbs 15:5 has 16 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 6 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 15:31–32 (8 votes) and Proverbs 13:18 (7 votes). 11 other verses point back to it. It links with 7 other books, from Exodus 20 to Titus 2.

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Which verses does Proverbs 15:5 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

  2. Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

  3. A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

  4. Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

  5. David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

  6. Titus 2:154 votes

    Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

  7. Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. …

  8. As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

  9. Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

  10. Titus 1:133 votes

    This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

  11. If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

  12. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

  13. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Which verses point to Proverbs 15:5?

The 10 strongest of 11.