Proverbs 13:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:18 — KJV
“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”
— Proverbs 13:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:18 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 13:18
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. erreth: or, causeth to err”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:18: refuseth, instruction, reproof
“A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:18: instruction, regardeth, reproof
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:18: refuseth, instruction, reproof
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:18: instruction, reproof
“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:18: instruction, reproof
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