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30 From the light of the eyes, the heart[a] will rejoice,
    and good news will enliven the bones.[b]
31 The ear of him who listens to admonitions of life,
    in the midst of the wise it will lodge.
32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,[c]
    but he who hears admonition gains heart.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:30 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew “bone”
  3. Proverbs 15:32 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
  4. Proverbs 15:32 Or “mind”

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(A)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(B)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(C)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(D)

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