Proverbs 15:31
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Cross-References
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”
“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”