Proverbs 15:31
The ear that sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof lives, 2 and will be at home among the wise. 1
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In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. 2 Good news gives health to the bones. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. 2 Reprove a wise man, and he will 'ahav ·affectionately love· you. 1
Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise men grows wise, 2 but a companion of fools suffers harm. 1
Proverbs 19:20Sh'ma ·Hear obey· counsel and receive instruction, 2 that you may be wise in your latter end. 1
John 15:3You are already pruned clean because of the word which I have spoken to 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 →