Proverbs 15:31 promises that whoever heeds life-giving correction dwells among the wise—exactly the listening ear rewarded.

Proverbs 27:6 says wounds from a friend are trustworthy—the same idea that honest rebuke is valuable, unlike flattery.

Proverbs 27:5 declares open rebuke better than hidden love—directly affirming the preciousness of wise rebuke.

Proverbs 9:8 directly contrasts the mocker's hatred with the wise man's love for rebuke—the same principle of a listening ear.

In Proverbs 15:23, a timely word is good—the wise reprover's rebuke to a listening ear is exactly that word in season.

In Proverbs 24:26, an honest answer is a kiss on the lips—the wise reprover's honest rebuke is similarly intimate and valuable.

In Proverbs 10:20, the righteous tongue is choice silver—parallel to the gold earring here. Both value wise speech as precious metal.

In Proverbs 9:8, the same principle is stated: reprove a wise man and he will love you — a direct parallel teaching.

Proverbs 1:9 uses the same adornment imagery for instruction, reinforcing that rebuke to a listening ear is like fine jewelry.

In Proverbs 13:18, heeding reproof brings honor—the same listening ear that makes the wise reprover valuable here.

Proverbs 15:32 warns that ignoring discipline despises oneself, but heeding correction gains understanding—mirroring rebuke's value.

In Proverbs 16:24, gracious words are like honey—both verses use a valuable substance to describe the worth of wise speech.

In Proverbs 15:2, the wise tongue commends knowledge—the wise reprover's speech is similarly commendable and valuable.

Proverbs 15:5 contrasts spurning discipline with heeding correction—the listening ear that values rebuke.

Psalm 141:5 calls a righteous rebuke 'oil on my head'—the same metaphor of precious anointing for a listening ear.

In 1 Samuel 25:31-34, Abigail's wise rebuke prevents bloodguilt and David listens—a narrative example of a rebuke to a listening ear.

2 Thessalonians 3:15 instructs to admonish a brother — a direct application of the wise reprover's role toward a listening believer.

Acts 18:26 shows Priscilla and Aquila wisely correcting Apollos, who listens — a perfect illustration of Proverbs 25:12.

In Job 6:24, Job invites correction ('Teach me, and I will be silent') — the very posture of an obedient ear seeking a wise reprover.

In Ezra 10:5, the leaders swear to obey Ezra's command to put away foreign wives — an obedient ear responding to wise reproof.

In 2 Chronicles 18:7, Micaiah tells the truth to Ahab, who hates him — a wise reprover rejected, opposite of the proverb.

In 2 Chronicles 10:8, Rehoboam again rejects the elders' advice — a direct contrast to the obedient ear described in Proverbs.

In 1 Kings 12:8, Rehoboam rejects the elders' wise counsel — the opposite of an obedient ear, illustrating the fool's response.

In 2 Samuel 12:13, Nathan's rebuke is immediately acknowledged by David ('I have sinned') — a wise reprover met with an obedient ear.

In 1 Samuel 25:33, Abigail's wise reproof is accepted by David, who blesses her — a perfect example of a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

Colossians 4:6 calls for gracious speech seasoned with salt — parallel to the wise reprover's valuable and appropriate words.