Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth to be refourmed, dispiseth his owne soule: but he that submitteth him selfe to correction, is wyse.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
31The eare that hearkeneth to the refourmation of lyfe, shall dwell among the wyse.
33The feare of the Lorde is the ryght science of wisdome, and lowlynesse goeth before honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:24Because I haue called, and ye refused, I haue stretched out my hande, and no man regarded:
Proverbs 8:33O geue eare vnto nurture, be wyse, and refuse it not:
Proverbs 15:14The heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng doth seke knowledge: but the mouth of fooles is fed with foolishnesse.
Proverbs 17:16Whereto hath a foole treasure in his hande to bye wisdome, seeing he hath no minde therto?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:32
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 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. Faithful friendly reproofs are here called the reproofs of life, not only because they are to be given in a lively manner, and with a prudent zeal (and we must reprove by our lives as well… Read the whole commentary →