Proverbs 15:31

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

Context

v.30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.

v.31This passage

v.32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 13:20

    Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

  • Proverbs 9:8

    Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

  • Proverbs 19:20

    Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  • Isaiah 55:3

    Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

  • Proverbs 1:23

    Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.

  • 1 John 2:19

    They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.