Proverbs 15:30-32

King James Version

³⁰The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

³²He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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Proverbs 15:30-32

New International Version

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

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

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

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Proverbs 15:30-32

English Standard Version

³⁰^(A)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and ^(B)good news refreshes^[a] the bones.
³¹^(C)The ear that listens to ^(D)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
³²Whoever ^(E)ignores instruction ^(F)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof ^(G)gains intelligence.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat

Proverbs 15:30-32

New American Standard Bible

³⁰^[a]Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news ^[b]refreshes the bones.
³¹One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke
Will stay among the wise.
³²One who ^(A)neglects discipline ^(B)rejects himself,
But one who ^(C)listens to a rebuke acquires ^[c]understanding.