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## Proverbs 15:31-32 in Context (Verses 28–33 KJV)
 
 [28 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/28) The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
 
 [29 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/29) The LORD *is* far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
 
 [30 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/30) The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: *and* a good report maketh the bones fat.
 
 [31 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/31) The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
 
 [32 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/32) He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.***
 
 [33 ](/kjv/proverbs/15/33) The fear of the LORD *is* the instruction of wisdom; and before honour *is* humility.
 
[Proverbs 14](/kjv/proverbs/14) [Proverbs 16](/kjv/proverbs/16)

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