King James Version
Read in contextHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
All translations
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.