Proverbs 15:31
“The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise.”
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Proverbs 15:31 Context
29The Lord is farre from the wicked: but hee heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise. 32He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding. 33The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
- King James Version
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
- Basic English Bible
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
- Darby Bible
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
- Webster's Bible
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
- World English Bible
An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:31
15:31 The ear - The man that hearkens to that reproof which leads to life, seeks and delights in the company of the wise.