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


In Context

28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

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

32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:31The ear that heareth 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.