The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:31 · retained source text
The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise.
KJV dictionary & concordance
ear
Meaning of “ear”
Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-references
120 occurrences118 verses25 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Exodus 9:31
Complete exact-word concordance
Every verse containing “ear”
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 17:4 · retained source text
A wicked doer giueth heed to false lips: and a liar giueth eare to a naughtie tongue.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 18:15 · retained source text
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:12 · retained source text
The hearing eare, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made euen both of them.
1611 marginal noteExod.4.11. psal. 94.9.
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 22:17 · retained source text
Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:12 · retained source text
As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 28:9 · retained source text
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the law, euen his prayer shalbe abomination.
All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 1:8 · retained source text
All things are full of labour, man cannot vtter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the eare filled with hearing.
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 1:2 · retained source text
Heare, O heauens, and giue eare, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken; I haue nourished and brought vp children, and they haue rebelled against me.
1611 marginal noteDeu. 32.1.
¶ Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 1:10 · retained source text
¶ Heare the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom, giue eare vnto the Law of our God, yee people of Gomorrah.
Complete reference index — all 118 verses
Exodus 9:31Exodus 15:26Exodus 21:6Exodus 29:20Leviticus 8:23Leviticus 8:24Leviticus 14:14Leviticus 14:17Leviticus 14:25Leviticus 14:28Deuteronomy 1:45Deuteronomy 15:17Deuteronomy 32:1Judges 5:31 Samuel 8:121 Samuel 9:152 Kings 19:162 Chronicles 24:19Nehemiah 1:6Nehemiah 1:11Nehemiah 9:30Job 4:12Job 12:11Job 13:1Job 29:11Job 29:21Job 32:11Job 34:2Job 34:3Job 36:10Job 42:5Psalms 5:1Psalms 10:17Psalms 17:1Psalms 17:6Psalms 31:2Psalms 39:12Psalms 45:10Psalms 49:1Psalms 49:4Psalms 54:2Psalms 55:1Psalms 58:4Psalms 71:2Psalms 77:1Psalms 78:1Psalms 80:1Psalms 84:8Psalms 86:1Psalms 86:6Psalms 88:2Psalms 94:9Psalms 102:2Psalms 116:2Psalms 141:1Psalms 143:1Proverbs 2:2Proverbs 4:20Proverbs 5:1Proverbs 5:13Proverbs 15:31Proverbs 17:4Proverbs 18:15Proverbs 20:12Proverbs 22:17Proverbs 25:12Proverbs 28:9Ecclesiastes 1:8Isaiah 1:2Isaiah 1:10Isaiah 8:9Isaiah 28:23Isaiah 30:24Isaiah 32:9Isaiah 37:17Isaiah 42:23Isaiah 48:8Isaiah 50:4Isaiah 50:5Isaiah 51:4Isaiah 55:3Isaiah 59:1Isaiah 64:4Jeremiah 6:10Jeremiah 7:24Jeremiah 7:26Jeremiah 9:20Jeremiah 11:8Jeremiah 13:15Jeremiah 17:23Jeremiah 25:4Jeremiah 34:14Jeremiah 35:15Jeremiah 44:5Lamentations 3:56Daniel 9:18Hosea 5:1Joel 1:2Amos 3:12Matthew 10:27Matthew 26:51Mark 4:28Mark 14:47Luke 12:3Luke 22:50Luke 22:51John 18:10John 18:261 Corinthians 2:91 Corinthians 12:16Revelation 2:7Revelation 2:11Revelation 2:17Revelation 2:29Revelation 3:6Revelation 3:13Revelation 3:22Revelation 13:9
Where “ear” appears
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Exodus5 occurrences
4 versesLeviticus6 occurrences
6 versesDeuteronomy3 occurrences
3 versesJudges1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse2 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verseNehemiah3 occurrences
3 versesJob10 occurrences
10 versesPsalms25 occurrences
25 versesProverbs11 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah15 occurrences
15 versesJeremiah11 occurrences
11 versesLamentations1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseHosea1 occurrence
1 verseJoel1 occurrence
1 verseAmos1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew2 occurrences
2 versesMark3 occurrences
2 versesLuke3 occurrences
3 versesJohn2 occurrences
2 verses1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 versesRevelation8 occurrences
8 verses
4 versesLeviticus6 occurrences
6 versesDeuteronomy3 occurrences
3 versesJudges1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse2 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verseNehemiah3 occurrences
3 versesJob10 occurrences
10 versesPsalms25 occurrences
25 versesProverbs11 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah15 occurrences
15 versesJeremiah11 occurrences
11 versesLamentations1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseHosea1 occurrence
1 verseJoel1 occurrence
1 verseAmos1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew2 occurrences
2 versesMark3 occurrences
2 versesLuke3 occurrences
3 versesJohn2 occurrences
2 verses1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 versesRevelation8 occurrences
8 verses
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