Proverbs 15:31
The eare that hearkeneth to the refourmation of lyfe, shall dwell among the wyse.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The clearnes of the eye reioyseth the heart, & a good name feedeth the bones.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Reproue not a scorner, lest he owe thee euyll will: but rebuke a wyse man, and he wyll loue thee.
Proverbs 13:20He that goeth in the companie of wise men, shalbe wise: but who so is a companion of fooles, shalbe afflicted.
Proverbs 19:20O geue eare vnto good counsayle, and be content to be refourmed, that thou mayest be wyse in the latter dayes.
Ecclesiastes 7:5It is better to geue eare to the chastening of a wyse man, then to heare the songue of fooles:
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 →