Cross References He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding. Proverbs 1:7 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Proverbs 8:33 Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors. Proverbs 8:36 Wisdom hath built herself a house, she hath hewn her out seven pillars. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified. Proverbs 15:5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools. Isaiah 3:9 The shew of their countenance hath answered them: and they have proclaimed abroad their sin as Sodom, and they have not hid it: woe to their souls, for evils are rendered to them. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding. refuseth Proverbs 1:24 You have despised all my counsel, and have neglected my reprehensions. Proverbs 5:11,12 Why have I hated instruction, and my heart consented not to reproof, . . . Proverbs 8:33-36 Blessed is the man that heareth me, and that watcheth daily at my gates, and waiteth at the posts of my doors. . . . Psalm 50:17 Seeing thou hast hated discipline: and hast cast my words behind thee. Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently, lest any man be wanting to the grace of God: lest any root of bitterness springing up do hinder and by it many be defiled: instruction or correction Proverbs 29:1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. Isaiah 1:5 For what shall I strike you any more, you that increase transgression? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart is sad. Jeremiah 5:3 O Lord, thy eyes are upon truth: thou hast struck them, and they have not grieved: thou hast bruised them, and they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than the rock, and they have refused to return. Ezekiel 24:13,14 Thy uncleanness is execrable: because I desired to cleanse thee, and thou art not cleansed from thy filthiness: neither shalt thou be cleansed, before I cause my indignation to rest in thee. . . . heareth Proverbs 5:13 I have almost been in all evil, in the midst of the church and of the congregation. Deuteronomy 21:18,20 If a man have a stubborn and unruly son, who will not hear the commandments of his father or mother, and being corrected, slighteth obedience: . . . Matthew 7:24-27 Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock, . . . James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Revelation 3:19 Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore and do penance. getteth understanding Proverbs 15:14,21 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. . . . Proverbs 17:16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils. Proverbs 18:15 A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. 32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.33The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.… Lexicon He who ignoresפּוֹרֵ֣עַ (pō·w·rê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6544: To loosen, to expose, dismiss, absolve, begin discipline מ֭וּסָר (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint despises מוֹאֵ֣ס (mō·w·’ês) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3988: To spurn, to disappear himself, נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion but whoever heeds וְשׁוֹמֵ֥עַ (wə·šō·w·mê·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8085: To hear intelligently correction תּ֝וֹכַ֗חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof gains ק֣וֹנֶה (qō·w·neh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own understanding. לֵּֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Additional Translations He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that mind reproofs loves his soul. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding. 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