Proverbs 15:32
He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
31The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.
33The reverence of Yahweh, is the correction of wisdom, and, before honour, is humility.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18When a man hath a son, rebellious and insulting, who will not hearken to the voice of his father, and to the voice of his mother,—though they chastise him, yet will not hearken unto them,
Psalms 50:17Seeing that, thou, hast hated correction, And hast cast my words behind thee;
Proverbs 1:24Because I called, and ye refused, I stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;
Proverbs 8:33Hear ye correction, and be wise, and do not neglect.
Proverbs 15:14The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 17:16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a dullard? that he who is without sense, may acquire wisdom.
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 →