Proverbs 15:32

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

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 refuse correction (margin); they will not take it, no, not from God himself, but kick against the pricks. Those that do so despise their own souls; they show that they have a low and mean opinion of them, and are in little care and concern about them, considered as rational and immortal, instruction... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

He that refuseth instruction ,.... The instruction of parents, masters, ministers, and of God himself; or "correction" F25 מוסר "correctionem", Pagninus, Vatablus; "qui abstrahit se a castigatione", Piscator. , instruction either by the word or by the rod; he that withdraws himself from it, will not be in the way of it, that shuns, neglects, and despises it, or carelessly and contemptuously attends it: despiseth his own soul ; shows that he makes no account of it, has no regard... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:32

Despiseth his own soul - That is constructively; for if the instruction lead to the preservation of life and soul, he that neglects or despises it throws all as much in the way of danger as if he actually hated himself. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

This verse carries on and puts the climax to the lesson of the preceding. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; "hateth himself," Septuagint; commits moral suicide, because he does not follow the path of life. He is like a sick man who thrusts away the wholesome medicine which is his only hope of cure. He that heareth (listeneth to) reproof getteth understanding ; literally, possesseth a heart, and therefore does not despise his soul, but "loves it" ( Proverbs 19:8 ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:31-33

Proverbs 15:31-33. The ear that heareth the reproof of life The man that hearkens to and delights in that reproof and good counsel which lead to life; abideth among the wise He will thereby be made wise, and be esteemed one of that number: or rather, he seeks and delights in the company and conversation of the wise, by whom he may be admonished; as, on the contrary, fools, who hate reproof, avoid and abhor the society of wise men and reprovers, Amos 5:10. He that refuseth instruction... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:32

instruction = correction, or discipline. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . Illustrations: Dathan (Numbers 16:12-14 , Numbers 16:31-33 ); Zedekiah (2 Chronicles 36:12 ; Jeremiah 39:1-7 ); Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:27-33 ); Belshazzar (Daniel 5:22-30 ); Jews (Matthew 23:34-38 ). getteth understanding = possesseth a heart. "Heart" put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for "sense". Illustrations: Job's friends (Job 42:7-9 ); the woman (John 4:17 ,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:32

"He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.""We are born like a wild ass's colt in dire need of instruction; but some are such enemies of themselves that they will no consent to be taught wisdom."[34] A society of the undisciplined rapidly degenerates into a state of disintegration. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:32

32. refuseth—or, "neglects," "passes by" (Proverbs 1:25; Proverbs 4:15). despiseth . . . soul—so acts as if esteeming its interests of no value. read more

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