Proverbs 15:31

A Conservative Version

The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.

Proverbs 25:12

An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 19:20

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou may be wise in thy latter end.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise men, and thou shall be wise. But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Proverbs 1:23

Turn back at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you. I will make my words known to you.

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not of us. For if they were of us, they would have continued with us, but--so that they might be made known, that they are not all of us.

Isaiah 55:3

Incline your ear, and come to me. Hear, and your soul shall live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the faithful holy things (LXX/NT) of David.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news make the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:32

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

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise man, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.