Proverbs 13:18
New International Version
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

New Living Translation
If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.

English Standard Version
Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

Berean Standard Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

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

New King James Version
Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

New American Standard Bible
Poverty and shame will come to one who neglects discipline, But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.

NASB 1995
Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored.

NASB 1977
Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored.

Legacy Standard Bible
Poverty and disgrace come to him who neglects discipline, But he who keeps reproof will be honored.

Amplified Bible
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.

Christian Standard Bible
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

American Standard Version
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

Contemporary English Version
All who refuse correction will be poor and disgraced; all who accept correction will be praised.

English Revised Version
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Good News Translation
Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.

International Standard Version
Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Majority Standard Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

NET Bible
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

New Heart English Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Webster's Bible Translation
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

World English Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Whoever is refusing instruction—poverty and shame, "" And whoever is observing reproof is honored.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

Smith's Literal Translation
Instruction dismisses poverty and shame: and he watching reproof shall be honored.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.

New American Bible
Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline, but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.

New Revised Standard Version
Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction, but one who heeds reproof is honored.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction; but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Poverty and shame nullify instruction and he that keeps reproof will be praised.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

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Context
A Father's Discipline
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.…

Cross References
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 10:17
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 29:1
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Proverbs 5:12-13
and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! / I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.

Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Proverbs 22:3
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

James 1:22-25
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...

Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.

poverty

Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Proverbs 5:9-14
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: …

Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

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Proverbs 13
1. a scoffer does not listen to rebuke














Poverty and shame
The Hebrew words for "poverty" (רֵישׁ, resh) and "shame" (קָלוֹן, qalon) convey a deep sense of lacking and dishonor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, poverty was not just a lack of material wealth but also a social condition that could lead to marginalization. Shame, similarly, was a powerful social force that could isolate individuals from their community. The verse suggests that these conditions are not merely circumstantial but are consequences of one's actions, specifically the neglect of discipline.

come to him who ignores discipline
The phrase "ignores discipline" is rooted in the Hebrew word "מוּסָר" (musar), which means instruction or correction. In the biblical context, discipline is not merely punitive but is intended for growth and learning. Ignoring discipline implies a willful rejection of guidance and wisdom, which, according to the wisdom literature of the Bible, leads to negative outcomes. The historical context of Proverbs, a book attributed to Solomon, emphasizes the importance of wisdom and instruction as foundational to a righteous and successful life.

but whoever heeds correction
The word "heeds" comes from the Hebrew "שָׁמַע" (shama), meaning to listen or obey. This implies an active engagement with correction, not just passive acceptance. The biblical tradition places a high value on the ability to listen and respond to guidance, as it reflects a heart open to God's wisdom. The act of heeding correction is seen as a path to personal growth and spiritual maturity.

is honored
The Hebrew word for "honored" is "כָּבֵד" (kaved), which can also mean to be heavy or weighty, signifying importance and respect. In the biblical context, honor is often associated with living a life that aligns with God's will and commands. It is a reward for those who are humble enough to accept correction and wise enough to apply it. This honor is not just a social standing but a reflection of one's character and relationship with God.

Verse 18. - Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; correction, discipline. Nowack takes the two nouns as predicates: "He that refuseth discipline is poverty and shame," i.e. they are his lot. Such a one indulges his own lusts and passions, is headstrong in pursuing his own plans, and thus dissipates his fortune and acquires the contempt of all good men. Septuagint, "Discipline taketh away poverty and disgrace." He that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. To listen to rebuke and to profit thereby is a proof of humility and self-knowledge, which wins respect from others. Lesetre refers to Theodosius's submission to the sentence imposed upon him by St. Ambrose as a real honour and glory to him (comp. Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 15:5, 32).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Poverty
רֵ֣ישׁ (rêš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7389: Poverty

and shame
וְ֭קָלוֹן (wə·qā·lō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7036: Disgrace, the pudenda

come to him who ignores
פּוֹרֵ֣עַ (pō·w·rê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6544: To loosen, to expose, dismiss, absolve, begin

discipline,
מוּסָ֑ר (mū·sār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint

but whoever heeds
וְשׁוֹמֵ֖ר (wə·šō·w·mêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

correction
תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof

will be honored.
יְכֻבָּֽד׃ (yə·ḵub·bāḏ)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome


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