Proverbs 15:32
The one who rejects discipline despises himself, 1 but he who listens to correction gains understanding. 1
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In Context
31If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, 1 you will remain among wise people. 1
33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom 1 and humility comes before honor.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and who, even though they correct him, will not listen to them;
Psalms 50:17since you hate instruction 1 and throw my words away? 1
Proverbs 1:24I have called, and you have refused to listen; 1 I reached out with my hand, but there was no one who paid attention. 1
Proverbs 8:33Listen to my instruction and be wise; 1 do not neglect it. 1
Proverbs 15:14The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, 1 but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. 1
Proverbs 17:16Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, 1 when he has no ability to learn it? 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 →