The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Ver. 31. The ear that heareth the reproof of llfe.] That is, lively and life giving reproofs. Veritas aspera est, verum amaritudo eius utilior et integris sensibus gratior quam meritricantis linguae distillans favus; a - Truth is sharp, but be it bitter, yet it is better and more savoury to sound senses than the honey drops of a flattering tongue.
a Joh. Sarif., de ungis curialium .