Proverbs 15:31
If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, 1 you will remain among wise people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart 1 and good news is health to the body. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Do not reprove a mocker, or he will hate you; 1 reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 1
Proverbs 13:20Walk with wise people and you will be wise, 1 but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 1
Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction, 1 so you may become wise by the end of your life. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:5It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise 2 than to listen to the song of fools. 1
John 15:3You are already clean because of the message that 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 →