Proverbs 15:31


The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.

Proverbs 15:5


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

Proverbs 25:12


Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.

Proverbs 1:23


“If you will turn and pay attention to my rebuke,
Behold, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.

Proverbs 9:8-9


Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.

Proverbs 13:20


He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.

Proverbs 19:20


Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.

Isaiah 55:3


“Incline your ear [to listen] and come to Me;
Hear, so that your soul may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies [promised and] shown to David.

John 15:3-4

You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].

1 John 2:19

They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Bible References

Ear

Proverbs 15:5

A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 1:23

“If you will turn and pay attention to my rebuke,
Behold, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 9:8

Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.
Proverbs 13:20

He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Isaiah 55:3

“Incline your ear [to listen] and come to Me;
Hear, so that your soul may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies [promised and] shown to David.

Abideth

John 15:3
You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].
1 John 2:19
They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.