Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 8:33 · retained source text
Heare instruction, and bee wise, and refuse it not.
KJV dictionary & concordance
instruction
Meaning of “instruction”
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
33 occurrences33 verses7 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Job 33:16
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Every verse containing “instruction”
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 9:9 · retained source text
Giue instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a iust man, and he will increase in learning.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 10:17 · retained source text
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but hee that refuseth reproofe, erreth.
1611 marginal noteOr, causeth to erre.
WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 12:1 · retained source text
¶ Whoso loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth reproofe, is brutish.
A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 13:1 · retained source text
¶ A wise sonne heareth his fathers instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 13:18 · retained source text
Pouerty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproofe, shall be honoured.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:5 · retained source text
A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.
1611 marginal noteChap.10.1.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:32 · retained source text
He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding.
1611 marginal noteOr, correction.
1611 marginal noteOr, obeyeth.
1611 marginal noteHeb. possesseth an heart
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:33 · retained source text
The feare of the LORD is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie.
1611 marginal noteChap.18.12
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 16:22 · retained source text
Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.
1611 marginal noteChap. 13.14.
Complete reference index — all 33 verses
Job 33:16Psalms 50:17Proverbs 1:2Proverbs 1:3Proverbs 1:7Proverbs 1:8Proverbs 4:1Proverbs 4:13Proverbs 5:12Proverbs 5:23Proverbs 6:23Proverbs 8:10Proverbs 8:33Proverbs 9:9Proverbs 10:17Proverbs 12:1Proverbs 13:1Proverbs 13:18Proverbs 15:5Proverbs 15:32Proverbs 15:33Proverbs 16:22Proverbs 19:20Proverbs 19:27Proverbs 23:12Proverbs 23:23Proverbs 24:32Jeremiah 17:23Jeremiah 32:33Jeremiah 35:13Ezekiel 5:15Zephaniah 3:72 Timothy 3:16
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗The act of teaching or informing the understanding; information; precepts conveying knowledge; direction, order, or command.