Proverbs 15:5 Cross References

Proverbs 15:5

5: Only a fool despises a parent's discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored.

"Now, my son, may the LORD be with you and give you success as you follow his instructions in building the Temple of the LORD your God.
And may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the law of the LORD your God as you rule over Israel.
For if you carefully obey the laws and regulations that the LORD gave to Israel through Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!

"And Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

You must teach these things and encourage your people to do them, correcting them when necessary. You have the authority to do this, so don't let anyone ignore you or disregard what you say.

After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty footmen to run ahead of him.
He got up early every morning and went out to the gate of the city. When people brought a case to the king for judgment, Absalom would ask where they were from, and they would tell him their tribe.
Then Absalom would say, "You've really got a strong case here! It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear it.
I wish I were the judge. Then people could bring their problems to me, and I would give them justice!"
And when people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn't let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and embraced them.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Come here and listen to me! I'll pour out the spirit of wisdom upon you and make you wise.

Eli said to them, "I have been hearing reports from the people about the wicked things you are doing. Why do you keep sinning?
You must stop, my sons! The reports I hear among the LORD's people are not good.
If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the LORD, who can intercede?" But Eli's sons wouldn't listen to their father, for the LORD was already planning to put them to death.

This is true. So rebuke them as sternly as necessary to make them strong in the faith.

For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way to life.

Then David continued, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the LORD is finished correctly.

Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.

Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they reprove me, it is soothing medicine. Don't let me refuse it. But I am in constant prayer against the wicked and their deeds.

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