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Proverbs 15:31-32 in English

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Proverbs 15:31-32 in American Standard Version (1901)

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.
Proverbs 15 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 15:31-32 in King James Version + Apocrypha

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 15:31-32 in King James (Authorized) Version

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 15:31-32 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that mind reproofs loves his soul.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 15:31-32 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
PROVERBS 15 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Translation for Translators

31 If people pay attention when people correct/warn them, they will become wise.
32 If people refuse to listen when others try to correct them, they are despising/hurting themselves; those who ◄pay attention/heed► when others warn them ◄become wiser/acquire good sense►.
Proverbs 15 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 15:31-32 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that mind reproofs loves his soul.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World English Bible (Catholic)

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Bible in Basic English

31 The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
32 He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
Proverbs 15 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Darby Translation

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
Proverbs 15 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Douay-Rheims 1899

31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Free Bible Version

31 If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
32 If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
Proverbs 15 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Geneva Bible 1599

31 The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
32 Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
Proverbs 15 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 15:31-32 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 15:31-32 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life Abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

31 The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
32 He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
Proverbs 15 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; But he that minds reproofs loves his soul.
Proverbs 15 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 15:31-32 in George Noyes Bible

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 15:31-32 in One Unity Resource Bible

31 The ear that sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs [Sayings] 15 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Unlocked Literal Bible

31 If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.
32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World English Bible

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World English Bible British Edition

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Noah Webster Bible

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 15 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World Messianic Bible

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 15:31-32 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

31 The ear that heareth the blamings of life, shall dwell in the midst of wise men.
32 He that casteth away chastising or discipline, despiseth his soul; but he that assenteth to blamings, is a peaceable holder of the heart.

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

31 The ear that heareth the blamings of life, shall dwell in the midst of wise men. (The person who listeneth to rebukes, shall live in the midst of the wise.)
32 He that casteth away chastising, despiseth his soul; but he that assenteth to blamings, is a peaceable holder of the heart. (He who casteth away discipline, despiseth his own soul; but he who accepteth rebukes, shall become wiser.)

Proverbs 15:31-32 in Young's Literal Translation

31 An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
32 Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.