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Proverbs 15:32

Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that refuseth instruction,.... The instruction of parents, masters, ministers, and of God himself; or "correction" (y), instruction either by the word or by the rod; he that withdraws himself from…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

See here, 1. The folly of those that will not be taught, that refuse instruction, that will not heed it, but turn their backs upon it, or will not hear it, but turn their hearts against it. They…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

understanding Lit. heart. Comp. void of wisdom(Lit. heart), Pro 15:15, above, and Pro 2:2, note.