Proverbs 13:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. shall be rewarded: o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:13 — KJV
“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace”
— Proverbs 13:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:13 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 13:13
“Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:13: whoso, word, commandment
“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:13: word, commandment, peace
“Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. let him...: Chaldee, let him be destroyed”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:13: whoso, word, destroyed
“But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:13: word, commandment, peace
“Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:13: whoso, word, feareth
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