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Proverbs 15:31

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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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  1. Proverbs 15:5Rank 1 from verse 31
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    5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  2. Proverbs 25:12Rank 2 from verse 31
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    12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

  3. John 15:3–4Rank 3 from verse 31
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    3Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

    4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

  4. Proverbs 19:20Rank 4 from verse 31
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    20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  5. Proverbs 9:8–9Rank 5 from verse 31
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    8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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Proverbs 15:31

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ear

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Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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15:30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

15:31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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