Proverbs 13:18

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Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

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  • Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.
  • Prov 15:31-32 : 31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise. 32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.
  • Prov 12:1 : 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.
  • Prov 13:13 : 13 Whoever despises the word will bring destruction upon themselves, but respecting the commandment brings a reward.
  • Prov 5:9-9 : 9 Lest you give your vigor to others, and your years to someone cruel; 10 Lest strangers feast on your strength, and your hard-earned wealth end up in the house of a foreigner. 11 At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent. 12 You will say, 'How I hated discipline, and my heart despised correction!' 13 I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors. 14 I was on the verge of total ruin in the midst of the assembly and the congregation.
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
  • Jer 5:3-9 : 3 Lord, are Your eyes not on truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain; You consumed them, but they refused to accept discipline. They hardened their faces more than a rock and refused to repent. 4 Then I thought, 'These are only the poor; they are foolish because they do not know the way of the Lord, the justice of their God.' 5 So I will go to the great leaders and speak to them, for they should know the way of the Lord, the justice of their God. But they too, as one, have broken off the yoke and torn off the bonds. 6 Therefore, a lion from the forest will attack them, a wolf from the wilderness will ravage them, and a leopard is watching their cities. Anyone who goes out will be torn apart, because their transgressions are many and their backslidings are numerous. 7 How can I pardon you? Your children have forsaken Me and sworn by false gods. I satisfied them, but they committed adultery and gathered at the houses of prostitutes. 8 They were like well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing for his neighbor's wife. 9 Should I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord. Should I not take vengeance on a nation like this?
  • Heb 12:25 : 25 See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?
  • Ps 141:5 : 5 Let a righteous person strike me—it is a kindness; let them rebuke me—it is oil on my head, which my head will not refuse. For my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:31-33
    3 verses
    83%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

    33The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 15:5
    82%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 10:17
    81%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Prov 12:1
    79%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 15:10
    78%

    10Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

  • Prov 3:35
    78%

    35The wise will inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

  • Prov 9:7-9
    3 verses
    78%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

    8Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 13:1
    77%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 17:5
    76%

    5Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 29:15
    76%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 18:12-13
    2 verses
    76%

    12Before destruction, the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

    13To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

  • Prov 13:13
    75%

    13Whoever despises the word will bring destruction upon themselves, but respecting the commandment brings a reward.

  • Prov 14:31
    75%

    31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Prov 13:8
    74%

    8A person's wealth may ransom their life, but the poor hear no threat.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 19:25-26
    2 verses
    74%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

    26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

  • Prov 17:10
    74%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 24:25
    74%

    25But it will go well with those who rebuke, and a blessing of goodness will come upon them.

  • Prov 11:2
    74%

    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble comes wisdom.

  • Prov 28:23
    74%

    23Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 13:19
    74%

    19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

  • Prov 6:33
    73%

    33He will suffer wounds and disgrace, and his shame will never be wiped away.

  • Prov 22:16
    73%

    16One who oppresses the poor to increase their wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich will both come to poverty.

  • Prov 18:3
    73%

    3When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor comes shame.

  • Prov 28:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

    7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

  • Prov 14:34-35
    2 verses
    73%

    34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

    35A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

  • Prov 29:23
    73%

    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

  • Prov 8:33
    73%

    33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not neglect it.

  • Prov 3:11
    73%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

  • Prov 15:12
    73%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Prov 12:8
    73%

    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Prov 5:12
    73%

    12You will say, 'How I hated discipline, and my heart despised correction!'

  • Prov 12:16
    73%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 25:10
    73%

    10Lest the one who hears it brings shame upon you, and your slander is not retracted.

  • Prov 1:25
    73%

    25And you ignored all my advice and would have none of my correction,

  • Prov 10:8
    73%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 22:4
    72%

    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

  • Prov 25:12
    72%

    12Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.

  • Prov 28:27
    72%

    27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

  • Job 5:17
    72%

    17Behold, blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

  • Prov 1:23
    72%

    23If you turn at my correction, behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.