Proverbs 15:31
The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Proverbs 13:20Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.
Proverbs 19:20Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:5It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.
John 15:3You are clean, even now, through the teaching which I have given you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:31
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. Two things are here pronounced pleasant:— 1. It is pleasant to have a good prospect to see the light of the sun ( Eccl. xi. 7 ) and by it to see the wonderful works of God, with which this lower world is beautified and enriched. Those that want the mercy know how to value it; how would the light of the eyes rejoice their hearts! The consideration of this should make us thankful for our eyesight. 2. It is more pleasant to have a… Read the whole commentary →