Proverbs 15:31
An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
In Context
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.
Proverbs 13:20Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
Ecclesiastes 7:5Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,
John 15:3already ye are clean, because of the word that 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 →