箴言 15:31-32 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

Note, 1. It is the character of a wise man that he is very willing to be reproved, and therefore chooses to converse with those that, both by their words and example, will show him what is amiss in him: The ear that can take the reproof will love the reprover. Faithful friendly reproofs are here called the reproofs of life, not only because they are to be given in a lively manner, and with a prudent zeal (and we must reprove by our lives as well as by our doctrine), but because, where they are... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

See here, 1. The folly of those that will not be taught, that refuse instruction, that will not heed it, but turn their backs upon it, or will not hear it, but turn their hearts against it. They refuse correction (margin); they will not take it, no, not from God himself, but kick against the pricks. Those that do so despise their own souls; they show that they have a low and mean opinion of them, and are in little care and concern about them, considered as rational and immortal, instruction... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heareth the reproof of life ,.... That is given according to the word of life, in a warm, fervent, and lively manner, with zeal, and in good earnest; which reproves the life of another by his own, as well as by words; and which tends to the spiritual and eternal life of the person reproved; being taken, a man that diligently hearkens to, kindly and cordially receives, and cheerfully obeys such reproof given him, abideth among the wise ; he not only chooseth to be among them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

He that refuseth instruction ,.... The instruction of parents, masters, ministers, and of God himself; or "correction" F25 מוסר "correctionem", Pagninus, Vatablus; "qui abstrahit se a castigatione", Piscator. , instruction either by the word or by the rod; he that withdraws himself from it, will not be in the way of it, that shuns, neglects, and despises it, or carelessly and contemptuously attends it: despiseth his own soul ; shows that he makes no account of it, has no regard... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heareth the reproof - That receives it gratefully and obeys it. "Advice is for them that will take it," so says one of our own old proverbs; and the meaning here is nearly the same. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:32

Despiseth his own soul - That is constructively; for if the instruction lead to the preservation of life and soul, he that neglects or despises it throws all as much in the way of danger as if he actually hated himself. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heareth (hearkeneth to) the reproof of life abideth among the wise ( Proverbs 6:23 ). The reproof, or instruction, of life is that which teaches the true way of pleasing God, which is indeed the only life worth living. The ear, by synecdoche, is put for the person. One who attends to and profits by such admonition may be reckoned among the wise, and rejoices to be conversant with them. Wordsworth finds a more recondite sense here: the ear of the wise dwells, lodges, passes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

This verse carries on and puts the climax to the lesson of the preceding. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; "hateth himself," Septuagint; commits moral suicide, because he does not follow the path of life. He is like a sick man who thrusts away the wholesome medicine which is his only hope of cure. He that heareth (listeneth to) reproof getteth understanding ; literally, possesseth a heart, and therefore does not despise his soul, but "loves it" ( Proverbs 19:8 ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:31-33

Proverbs 15:31-33. The ear that heareth the reproof of life The man that hearkens to and delights in that reproof and good counsel which lead to life; abideth among the wise He will thereby be made wise, and be esteemed one of that number: or rather, he seeks and delights in the company and conversation of the wise, by whom he may be admonished; as, on the contrary, fools, who hate reproof, avoid and abhor the society of wise men and reprovers, Amos 5:10. He that refuseth instruction... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:31-33

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