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Proverbs 15:31-32 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 15 · verses 31–32
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.Proverbs 15:31-32 · King James Version
Proverbs 15:31-32 in context
29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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Key words (Strong's)
- instructionmûwçârproperly, chastisementH4148 →
- despisethmâʼaçto spurnH3988 →
- refusethpâraʻto loosenH6544 →
- hearethshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
- reprooftôwkêchâhchastisementH8433 →
- abidethlûwnto stopH3885 →
- gettethqânâhto erectH7069 →
- amongqerebproperly, the nearest partH7130 →
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Note, 1. It is the character of a wise man that he is very willing to be reproved, and therefore chooses to converse with those that, both by their words and example, will show him what is amiss in him: The ear that can take the reproof will love the reprover.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary