Proverbs 12:1

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:1

BSB
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
AKJV
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.
CPDV
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
ERV
Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
NHEB
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
SMT
He loving instruction loved knowledge: and he hating reproof, is stupid.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:1
Summary
Learning brings knowledge; rejecting correction shows folly.
Event
Contrasting attitudes toward teaching
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom