Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
33The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Cross References
Psalms 50:17Thou, who hatest instruction And castest my words behind thee!
Proverbs 1:24“Because I have called, and ye have refused,—Because I have stretched out my hand, and no one hath regarded.
Proverbs 8:33Hear instruction, and be wise! Yea, reject it not!
Proverbs 15:14The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 17:16Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?
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 →