Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
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In Context
31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, that will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, though they chasten him, will not hearken unto them;
Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hatest instruction, And castest my words behind thee?
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;
Proverbs 8:33Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
Proverbs 15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 17:16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
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 →