31The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.


In Context

28 The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.

Proverbs 15:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:31He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:31An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise.