Proverbs 13:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:1 — KJV
“A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.”
— Proverbs 13:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:1
“Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders. offenders: Heb. sinners”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:1: wise, son, father
“These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.”
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“[To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:1: son, father, instruction
“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”
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“Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:1: wise, son, father
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