31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction
31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
31 Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.
32 An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.
31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:31-32
Commentary on Proverbs 15:31
(Read Proverbs 15:31)
Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.
Commentary on Proverbs 15:32
(Read Proverbs 15:32)
Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.