Proverbs 15:31
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
חַי
Life, living. Chay. The quality of being alive. The same root as Chayim, life in its fullness. God breathed chay into Adam's nostrils and he became a living soul.
שָׁמַע
which hears
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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לוּן
it will remain
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לוּן
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
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תּוֹכֵחָה
of correction of
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תּוֹכֵחָה
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
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חָכָם
wise people
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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