31 The ear that hearkeneth to the [a]correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor goeth [b]humility.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:31 That suffereth himself to be admonished by God’s word, which bringeth life: and so amendeth.
  2. Proverbs 15:33 Meaning, that God exalteth none but them that are truly humbled.

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