English Language Versions
KJV He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
KJVP He that refuseth H6544 instruction H4148 despiseth H3988 his own soul: H5315 but he that heareth H8085 reproof H8433 getteth H7069 understanding. H3820
YLT Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
ASV He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
WEB He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
RV He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
NET The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
ERVEN If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism, and you will gain understanding.