Happy are they that hear their detractions, and can put them to mending

Hear the meaning within the word.

I am never merry when I hear sweet music

I go, and it is done; the bell invites me.Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knellThat summons thee to heaven or to hell.

Silence is the perfectest herald of joy: I were but little happy, if I could say how much

But words are words; I never yet did hearThat the bruised heart was pierced through the ear.