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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 32

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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
King James Version
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
American Standard Version
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
New English Translation
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.
World English Bible
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.
2
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4
The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.