Proverbs 15:32
The Scripture
(32) He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a reminder that wisdom is a gift from God and that it is better to have knowledge than wealth. It contrasts the path of the wise who seek understanding with the path of the foolish who reject it, and it highlights the king's responsibility to lead with wisdom.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 1:24Proverbs 1:25Proverbs 1:26Proverbs 1:27Proverbs 1:28Proverbs 1:29Proverbs 1:30Proverbs 1:31Proverbs 1:32Proverbs 1:33Proverbs 5:11Proverbs 5:12
Related verses (shared words)
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