Proverbs 15:31
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”Proverbs 15:31
What Does Proverbs 15:31 Mean?
Proverbs 15:31 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 13:20“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”Proverbs 6:23“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”Ecclesiastes 7:5“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”Proverbs 15:5“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”Proverbs 13:18“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”Proverbs 25:12“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”Proverbs 9:8“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”Proverbs 19:20“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”John 15:3“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.”Proverbs 1:23“Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.”Isaiah 55:3“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”1 John 2:19“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.”
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