Proverbs 15:31
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
World Messianic 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 rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
Ecclesiastes 7:5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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 →