Proverbs 15:31
The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Rebuke not a scorner, least he hate thee: but rebuke a wise man, and he will loue thee.
Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with the wise, shalbe wise: but a companion of fooles shalbe afflicted.
Proverbs 19:20Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Ecclesiastes 7:5Anger is better then laughter: for by a sad looke the heart is made better.
John 15:3Nowe are ye cleane through the worde, which I haue spoken vnto 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 →