THEOSISProverbs 13:18Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
רֵ֣ישׁ וְ֭קָלוֹן פּוֹרֵ֣עַ מוּסָ֑ר וְשׁוֹמֵ֖ר תּוֹכַ֣חַת יְכֻבָּֽד׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Prov 15:5A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
- Prov 15:31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
- Prov 15:32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.
- Prov 12:1He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.
- Prov 25:12As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
- Prov 13:13Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
- Prov 19:6Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.
- Prov 5:9Give not thy honour to strangers, and thy years to the cruel.