Proverbs 8:33
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
Other Translations of Proverbs 8:33
King James Version
33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
English Standard Version
33 Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
The Message
33 Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don't squander your precious life.
New King James Version
33 Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it.
New Living Translation
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:33
Commentary on Proverbs 8:32-36
(Read Proverbs 8:32-36)
Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace? Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul. Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when he judges.