Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. New Living Translation To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. English Standard Version Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Berean Standard Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. King James Bible Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. New King James Version Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. New American Standard Bible One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. NASB 1995 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. NASB 1977 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. Legacy Standard Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless. Amplified Bible Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid. Christian Standard Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid. American Standard Version Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. Contemporary English Version To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid. English Revised Version Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal. Good News Translation Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected. International Standard Version The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid. Majority Standard Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. NET Bible The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. New Heart English Bible Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Webster's Bible Translation Whoever loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. World English Bible Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, "" And whoever is hating reproof [is] brutish. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof is brutish. Smith's Literal Translation He loving instruction loved knowledge: and he hating reproof, is stupid. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise. New American Bible Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates reproof is stupid. New Revised Standard Version Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that loves discipline loves knowledge, and he that hates reproof is a fool. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; But he that is brutish hateth reproof. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.… Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 9:8-9 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Psalm 141:5 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. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Treasury of Scripture Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish. he that Proverbs 5:12,13 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; … Proverbs 9:7,8 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot… Psalm 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Jump to Previous Beast Brutish Correction Discipline Hater Hates Hateth Hating Instruction Loves Loving Reproof Stupid Teaching TrainingJump to Next Beast Brutish Correction Discipline Hater Hates Hateth Hating Instruction Loves Loving Reproof Stupid Teaching TrainingProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeWhoever loves discipline loves knowledge This phrase emphasizes the intrinsic connection between discipline and knowledge. In the biblical context, discipline is often associated with the process of learning and growth. Proverbs frequently highlights the value of wisdom and understanding, and discipline is a key component in acquiring these virtues. The Hebrew word for "discipline" can also mean "instruction" or "training," suggesting a process of education that leads to deeper knowledge. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7). The love of discipline reflects a heart that is open to God's guidance and correction, which is essential for spiritual maturity. In the New Testament, Hebrews 12:11 speaks to the value of discipline, noting that it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. but he who hates correction is stupid Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs are intended to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written. Wisdom literature was highly valued in ancient Israel for teaching moral and ethical living. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to contrast those who follow God's wisdom and those who reject it. Teaching Points The Value of DisciplineDiscipline is not merely punishment but a form of guidance and instruction that leads to growth and maturity in faith. The Pursuit of Knowledge Loving discipline is equated with loving knowledge. True knowledge comes from a willingness to be corrected and to learn from mistakes. The Danger of Rejecting Correction Rejecting correction is equated with foolishness. A humble heart is open to learning and growing through correction. Wisdom in Everyday Life Applying wisdom means being open to feedback and correction in all areas of life, including personal, professional, and spiritual. Spiritual Growth through Correction Embrace correction as a tool for spiritual growth, understanding that God disciplines those He loves.XII. (1) Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge.--Rather, he that loveth knowledge loveth discipline, i.e., to put himself in the place of a learner; while "he that hateth reproof," who will not take advice, is "brutish," "nourishing a blind life within the brain," like the animals who are incapable of improvement. Verse 1. - Instruction; correction, discpline, which shows a man his faults, gives him a lowly opinion of himself, and opens his mind to receive knowledge, especially the knowledge of himself and of all moral obligations. Is brutish; is as insensible to higher aspirations, to regret for the past or hope of amendment, as a brute beast (comp. Proverbs 30:2). On this point St. Augustine is quoted: "Quicumque corripi non vis, ex eo sane corripiendus es quia corripi non vis. Non vis enim tua tibi vitia demonstrari; non vis ut feriantur, fiatque tibi utilis dolor, quo medicum quaeras; non vis tibi tu ipse ostendi, ut cum deformem te vides, reformaturum desideres, eique supplices ne in illa remaneas foeditate" ('De Corrept. et Grat.,' 5). Such conduct is unworthy of one who is possessed of an immortal soul and infinite capacity for progress and improvement.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoever lovesאֹהֵ֣ב (’ō·hêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f discipline מ֭וּסָר (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint loves אֹ֣הֵֽב (’ō·hêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f knowledge, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge but he who hates וְשֹׂנֵ֖א (wə·śō·nê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8130: To hate correction תוֹכַ֣חַת (ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof is stupid. בָּֽעַר׃ (bā·‘ar) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish Links Proverbs 12:1 NIVProverbs 12:1 NLT Proverbs 12:1 ESV Proverbs 12:1 NASB Proverbs 12:1 KJV Proverbs 12:1 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:1 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:1 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:1 French Bible Proverbs 12:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge but he (Prov. 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