Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. New Living Translation If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. English Standard Version The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Berean Standard Bible He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. King James Bible The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. New King James Version The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. New American Standard Bible One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise. NASB 1995 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. NASB 1977 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. Legacy Standard Bible He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will lodge among the wise. Amplified Bible The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure) Will remain among the wise. Christian Standard Bible One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. Holman Christian Standard Bible One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. American Standard Version The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. Contemporary English Version Healthy correction is good, and if you accept it, you will be wise. English Revised Version The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. GOD'S WORD® Translation The ear that listens to a life-giving warning will be at home among wise people. Good News Translation If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise. International Standard Version Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. Majority Standard Bible He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. NET Bible The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise. New Heart English Bible The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. Webster's Bible Translation The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. World English Bible The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn ear that is hearing the reproof of life "" Lodges among the wise. Young's Literal Translation An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. Smith's Literal Translation The ear hearing the reproof of life shall lodge in the midst of the wise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. Catholic Public Domain Version The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise. New American Bible The ear that listens to salutary reproof is at home among the wise. New Revised Standard Version The ear that heeds wholesome admonition will lodge among the wise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The ear that hears the reproof of life will lodge among the wise. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. 31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.… Cross References Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. Proverbs 9:8-9 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. Proverbs 27:5-6 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. / The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Revelation 3:19 Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Treasury of Scripture The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise. ear Proverbs 15:5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Proverbs 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Proverbs 9:8,9 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee… abideth John 15:3,4 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto 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 continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. 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 WiseProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathHe who listens The phrase "He who listens" emphasizes the importance of active listening, a recurring theme in the wisdom literature of the Bible. The Hebrew root for "listens" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which means to hear intelligently, often with the implication of obedience. In the ancient Near Eastern context, listening was not merely a passive activity but an active engagement that required a response. This concept is foundational in the Hebrew tradition, where listening to God's word and commandments is paramount. The act of listening is seen as a pathway to wisdom and understanding, aligning oneself with divine truth. to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who listens toשֹׁ֭מַעַת (šō·ma·‘aṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently life-giving חַיִּ֑ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life reproof תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof will dwell תָּלִֽין׃ (tā·lîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate among בְּקֶ֖רֶב (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center the wise. חֲכָמִ֣ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise Links Proverbs 15:31 NIVProverbs 15:31 NLT Proverbs 15:31 ESV Proverbs 15:31 NASB Proverbs 15:31 KJV Proverbs 15:31 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:31 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:31 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:31 French Bible Proverbs 15:31 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:31 The ear that listens to reproof lives (Prov. 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