Proverbs 15:31

New American Bible - revised edition

The ear that listens to salutary reproof is at home among the wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:23

How long will you turn away at my reproof? [The arrogant delight in their arrogance, and fools hate knowledge.] Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will acquaint you with my words:

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline, but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and you become wise, but the companion of fools fares badly.

Proverbs 15:30

A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart; good news invigorates the bones.

Proverbs 15:32

Those who disregard discipline hate themselves, but those who heed reproof acquire understanding.

Proverbs 15:5

The fool spurns a father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise.

Proverbs 25:12

A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold— one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise than to listen to the song of fools;

Isaiah 55:3

Pay attention and come to me; listen, that you may have life. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the steadfast loyalty promised to David.

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if they had been, they would have remained with us. Their desertion shows that none of them was of our number.