Proverbs 15:31
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Updated King James Version
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: and a good report makes the bones fat.
32He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:20He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 19:20Hear 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 15:3Now all of you are clean through the word (o. logos) 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 →