Proverbs 15:32
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, 2 but he who sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof gets understanding. 1
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31The ear that sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof lives, 2 and will be at home among the wise. 1
33The fear of Adonai teaches wisdom. 2 Before kavod ·weighty glory· is humility.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18+ 21:18. Deut 21:18, 21:20 (Deut 21:18-21; Gen 9:4-6) (#5.376): Not to be a stubborn and rebellious son T. Example: Stubborn and refusing admonition and discipline from his parents. Not to eat and drink like a glutton and a drunkard. A child living a wild and unrestrained life. R. Note: The punishment is stoning to death, yet Judaism does not have any record of this consequence being administered If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not sh'ma ·hear obey· the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and though they chasten him, will not listen to them;
Psalms 50:17since you hate instruction, 2 and throw my words behind you? 1
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and you have refused; 2 I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention; 1
Proverbs 8:33Sh'ma ·Hear obey· instruction, and be wise. 2 Don’t refuse it. 1
Proverbs 15:14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, 2 but the mouths of fools feed on folly. 1
Proverbs 17:16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, 2 since he has no understanding? 1
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 →