Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 15:31 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
Proverbs 15:31
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}
The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {is} humility.
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