King James Version
Proverbs 15:31 in the King James Version says “The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
Proverbs 15:31 · KJV
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“that heareth”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“the reproof”
H8433chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defense)
“of life”
H2416alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
“among”
H7130properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
“abideth”
H3885to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
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