The ear that heareth the reproof of life Abideth among the wise.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: And a good report maketh the bones fat.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.