The ear that heareth the reproof of life — i.e., one which does not refuse reproof, or instruction, which leads to life. (Comp. Proverbs 6:23.) The “ear” is put for the person, as in Job 29:11.
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Proverbs 15:31
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.