31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.

32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:31-32

Commentary on Proverbs 15:31

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Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:32

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Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.