Proverbs 15:30–33

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,

and good news gives health to the bones.

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction

will be at home among the wise.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,

but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,

and humility comes before honor.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and good news refreshes the bones.

31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof

will dwell among the wise.

32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,

but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,

and humility comes before honor.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

And a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honour is humility.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life

Will abide among the wise.

32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,

But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,

And before honor is humility.

30 Good news makes you feel better.

Your happiness will show in your eyes.

31 If you listen to correction to improve your life,

you will live among the wise.

32 Those who refuse correction hate themselves,

but those who accept correction gain understanding.

33 Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.

If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life

Shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;

But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honor goeth humility.

30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.

30 A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. 

Good news refreshes the body. 

31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning 

will be at home among wise people. 

32 Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, 

but the person who listens to warning gains understanding. 

33 The fear of the Lord is discipline ⸤leading to⸥ wisdom, 

and humility comes before honor. 

30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;

good news strengthens the bones.

31 One who listens to life-giving rebukes

will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,

but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,

and humility comes before honor.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and good news refreshes the body.

31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition

will lodge among the wise.

32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,

but those who heed admonition gain understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,

and humility goes before honor.

30 From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice,

and good news will enliven the bones.

31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,

in the midst of the wise it will lodge.

32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,

but he who hears admonition gains heart.

33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,

and before honor comes humility.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to your heart.

And good news gives health to your body.

31 If you listen to a warning, you will live.

You will be at home among those who are wise.

32 Anyone who turns away from his training hates himself.

But anyone who accepts being corrected gains understanding.

33 Having respect for the Lord teaches you how to live wisely.

So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

30 Bright eyes gladden the heart;

Good news puts fat on the bones.

31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof

Will dwell among the wise.

32 He who neglects discipline despises himself,

But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,

And before honor comes humility.