31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
and will be at home among the wise.

32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
but he who listens to reproof 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

(Read Proverbs 15:32)

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