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Proverbs 1:7,22,29,30
The fear of the LORDis the beginning of knowledge:but fools despise wisdom and instruction…

Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Psalm 50:17
Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.

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Proverbs 1:25
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

Proverbs 6:23
For the commandmentis a lamp; and the lawis light; and reproofs of instructionare the way of life:

Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproofis brutish.

“How I hated discipline,
Discipline in the biblical sense often refers to correction and instruction from God or wise leaders. Proverbs frequently contrasts the wise, who embrace discipline, with fools, who reject it (Proverbs 12:1). The Hebrew word for discipline can also imply training or education, suggesting a broader context of learning and growth. Historically, discipline was a key aspect of Hebrew education, both in the family and religious settings.

and my heart despised reproof!
Reproof involves correction and admonition, often given to guide someone back to the right path. The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. Despising reproof indicates a deep-seated resistance to change or guidance. This attitude is contrasted with the wise, who love knowledge and correction (Proverbs 9:8). The rejection of reproof is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting the danger of pride and stubbornness, as seen in the warnings to Israel through the prophets (Jeremiah 5:3).

Solomon pictures a future moment when the once-carefree listener finally speaks out in regret: “and you will say, ‘How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!’” (Proverbs 5:12).

• This is the turning point that follows the painful consequences described inProverbs 5:11—“At the end of your life you will groan.”

• It is an imagined confession, emphasizing that consequences are certain even if deferred (Galatians 6:7-8;Numbers 32:23).

• Like the prodigal “coming to himself” (Luke 15:17-18), the sinner’s own words testify against him; no excuse remains (Romans 3:19).

• “Discipline” here is God-given instruction and corrective training (Proverbs 1:2-3). To hate it is to reject the loving boundaries He sets for our good (Proverbs 3:11-12;Hebrews 12:5-6).

• Such hatred is not passive; it is active resistance—closing the ears (Zechariah 7:11).

• Refusing discipline leads to:

– moral blindness (Proverbs 10:17)

– hardened conscience (Ephesians 4:18-19)

– inevitable regret (Psalm 32:3-4)

• The verse warns that what we “hate” now may become what we “wish” we had later (Proverbs 13:18).

• “Reproof” is specific correction—someone pointing out error (Proverbs 6:23). Despising it springs from pride (Proverbs 16:18).

• The heart—not just the lips—rejects the warning, showing the issue is spiritual, not merely intellectual (Jeremiah 17:9;Mark 7:21-23).

• Outcomes of despising reproof include:

– isolation from wise counsel (Proverbs 18:1)

– stunted growth in righteousness (Proverbs 15:31-32)

– sharing the fate of the unteachable (Proverbs 29:1).

• By contrast, receiving reproof is the path to life (Proverbs 9:8-9) and fellowship with Christ, who rebukes those He loves (Revelation 3:19).

Proverbs 5:12 captures the anguished confession of one who finally faces the ruin that follows despising God’s loving correction. It warns that rejecting discipline and reproof—rooted in pride—leads inevitably to regret and loss. The verse urges us to value God’s instruction now, welcoming His correction while there is still time to walk the path of life.