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31 The ear that listens to salutary reproof(A)
    is at home among the wise.[a]

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  1. 15:31 To become wise, one must hear and integrate perspectives contrary to one’s own, which means accepting “reproof.” Wisdom does not isolate one but places one in the company of the wise.

31 One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke
Will stay among the wise.

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31 (A)The ear that listens to (B)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.

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31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
    will lodge among the wise.

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

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