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Proverbs 15:32 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 15:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Proverbs 15:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Pore'a musar mo'es nafsho (פּוֹרֵעַ מוּסָר מוֹאֵס נַפְשׁוֹ, one refusing discipline despises his soul). Rejecting instruction is self-hatred. Veshome'a tokhachat qoneh-lev (וְשׁוֹמֵעַ תּוֹכַחַת קוֹנֶה־לֵב, but one hearing reproof acquires heart/understanding). Qanah lev (literally "acquires heart") means gets understanding, gains wisdom. Accepting correction is self-love through growth. The proverb challenges us to prove love for ourselves through humility toward reproof.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:32
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“and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“and be wise. Don't refuse it.”
“that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick”
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
“don't your eyes look on truth? you have stricken them”
“when your flesh and your body are consumed”
“seeing he has no understanding?”
“but the mouths of fools feed on folly.”