Proverbs 15:31
The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The sparkling of bright eyes, rejoiceth the heart, Good news, giveth marrow to the bones.
32He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate thee, Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.
Ecclesiastes 7:5Better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for any man to hear the song of dullards,
John 15:3Already, ye, are, pure, because of the word which I have spoken unto 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 →