Proverbs 15:31-33

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.

³³ The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:31-33

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.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

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The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.