Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:31
American Standard Version
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
Amplified® Bible
The ear that listens to the reproof [that leads to or gives] life will remain among the wise.
Contemporary English Version
Healthy correction is good, and if you accept it, you will be wise.
Darby English Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
Good News Bible
If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.
King James Version
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
New American Standard Bible
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
New International Version
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
New King James Version
The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.
Revised Standard Version
He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition will abide among the wise.
Young's Literal Translation
An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.