Proverbs 15:31
If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8So don't argue with mockers or they'll only hate you; argue with the wise and they'll love you.
Proverbs 13:20Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only cause you problems.
Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:5It's better to listen to criticism from a wise person than to hear the song of fools.
John 15:3You are already pruned and made clean through what I've told 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 →