Proverbs 5:12

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:12

BSB

and you will say, "How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

AKJV

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

CPDV

"Why have I detested discipline, and why has my heart not been quieted by correction?

ERV

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

NHEB

and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

SMT

And thou saidst, How did I hate instruction, and my heart despise reproofs.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:12

AndsayH559VerbHowhaveIhatedH8130Verb instructionH4148Noun MasculineandmyheartH3820Noun Masculine despisedH5006Verb reproofH8433Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 5:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 5:12

Summary

Regretful rejection of correction brings sorrow

Event

Fool expresses regret

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC