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.

1 To humans belong the plans of the heart,

but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

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.

1 The preparations of the heart in man,

And the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

31 If you listen to constructive criticism,

you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;

but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;

humility precedes honor.

1 We can make our own plans,

but the Lord gives the right answer.

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.

1 The preparations of the heart belong to man,

But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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.

1 People may make plans in their minds,

but only the Lord can make them come true.

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.

1 The plans of the heart belong to man;

But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

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.

1 The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

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. 

1 The plans of the heart belong to humans, 

but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord. 

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.

1 The reflections of the heart belong to man,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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.

1 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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.

1 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,

but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.

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.

1 People make plans in their hearts.

But the Lord controls what they say.

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.

1 The plans of the heart belong to man,

But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.