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


In Context

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

29 Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

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

32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is 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 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 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.