Bible Verses About Listening To Others From The Book Of Proverbs | Gaining Wisdom And Understanding
Proverbs 1:5
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance."
Proverbs 12:15
"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."
Proverbs 13:1
"A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes."
Proverbs 15:31
"Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise."
Proverbs 17:4
"A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue."
Proverbs 18:13
"To answer before listening— that is folly and shame."
Proverbs 19:20
"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end, you will be counted among the wise."
Proverbs 20:5
"The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out."
Proverbs 21:28
"A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully."
Proverbs 25:12
"Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear."
Proverbs 26:17
"Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own."
Proverbs 28:9
"If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable."
Proverbs 29:12
"If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked."
Proverbs 29:20
"Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them."
Proverbs 29:27
"The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright."
Proverbs 10:8
"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin."
Proverbs 13:10
"Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice."
Proverbs 15:14
"The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly."
Proverbs 28:23
"Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue."
Proverbs 27:9
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice."
These verses from Proverbs highlight the value of listening, seeking advice, and being receptive to instruction for gaining wisdom and understanding.
