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


In Context

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

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

32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

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 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 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.