Proverbs 5:12
“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”
What does Proverbs 5:12 mean?
Proverbs 5:12 (KJV) states, "And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof." This verse delves into the theme of the importance of listening to wise counsel and being open to correction. It is part of a larger passage in the book of Proverbs which…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Wisdom of Embracing Instruction and Correction
Proverbs 5:12 presents a poignant moment of introspection: "And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;" This verse, laced with a somber tone, invites us to reflect on our attitudes towards guidance and correction. The writer depicts an individual who…
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O Gracious and Loving Father, As I come before You with a heart laid bare, I am reminded of the solemn truth in Proverbs 5:12, where the heart laments, "And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof." Lord, I bow my head, humbled by the failures of my past…
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