Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined,
Psalms 50:17For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.
Proverbs 1:24Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
Proverbs 8:33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
Proverbs 15:14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
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 →