30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. 31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:30–32
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Proverbs 10:16–18
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment. 17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 12:1–2
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 15:4–6
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. 6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 13:17–19
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 16:21–23
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 19:19–21
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Proverbs 13:1–2
1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
Proverbs 13:12–14
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. 13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of dea…
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