31 The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
32 He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
33 The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:31-33
Commentary on Proverbs 15:31
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Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.
Commentary on Proverbs 15:32
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Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.
Commentary on Proverbs 15:33
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The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.