Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. ear 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 1:23 Because I called, and you refused: I stretched out my hand, and there was none that regarded. Proverbs 9:8,9 Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it. . . . Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 25:12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to me: hear and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, the faithful mercies of David. abideth John 15:3,4 Now you are clean, by reason of the word which I have spoken to you. . . . 1 John 2:19 They went out from us but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us: but that they may be manifest, that they are not all of us. Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat. 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.… Cross References Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat. Proverbs 15:32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding. Proverbs 18:15 A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction. Proverbs 25:12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools. Lexicon He who listens toשֹׁ֭מַעַת (šō·ma·‘aṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8085: To hear intelligently life-giving חַיִּ֑ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life reproof תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof will dwell תָּלִֽין׃ (tā·lîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate among בְּקֶ֖רֶב (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7130: The nearest part, the center the wise. חֲכָמִ֣ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2450: Wise Additional Translations He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. Jump to Previous Abide Abideth Admonition Dwell Ear Heareth Hearing Hearkeneth Heeds Home Listens Lodge Open Rebuke Reproof Teaching Wholesome WiseJump to Next Abide Abideth Admonition Dwell Ear Heareth Hearing Hearkeneth Heeds Home Listens Lodge Open Rebuke Reproof Teaching Wholesome WiseExternal Links Proverbs 15:31 NIVProverbs 15:31 NLT Proverbs 15:31 ESV Proverbs 15:31 NASB Proverbs 15:31 ASV Proverbs 15:31 Bible Apps Proverbs 15:31 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:31 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:31 French Bible Proverbs 15:31 German Bible Alphabetical: a among at be dwell ear He home life-giving listens rebuke reproof the to who whose will wise OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:31 The ear that listens to reproof lives (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |