Proverbs 15:31–33

The ear that listens to life-giving reproof

will dwell among the wise.

Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,

but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,

and humility comes before honor.

Whoever heeds life-giving correction

will be at home among the wise.

Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,

but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,

and humility comes before honor.

One who listens to life-giving rebukes

will be at home among the wise.

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,

but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,

and humility comes before honor.

If you listen to constructive criticism,

you will be at home among the wise.

If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;

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

Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;

humility precedes honor.

The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,

in the midst of the wise it will lodge.

He who ignores instruction despises himself,

but he who hears admonition gains heart.

Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,

and before honor comes humility.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Abideth among the wise.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honour is humility.