30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens[a] the bones.(A)

31 One who[b] listens to life-giving rebukes(B)
will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(C)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[c](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 15:30 Lit makes fat
  2. 15:31 Lit An ear that
  3. 15:32 Lit acquires a heart

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(A)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(B)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(C)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(D)

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