Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:18

BSB
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
AKJV
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.
CPDV
Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.
ERV
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
NHEB
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
SMT
Instruction dismisses poverty and shame: and he watching reproof shall be honored.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:18
Summary
Rejecting correction brings shame; accepting it brings honor.
Event
Comparing outcomes of accepting or rejecting instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom