Proverbs 13:18
Proverbs 13:18 in Multiple Translations
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore instruction, but those who accept correction are honored.
Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.
Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
Those who refuse to pay attention when others discipline/correct them will become poor and disgraced; people respect those who accept it when they are rebuked for their bad behavior.
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Proverbs 13:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֵ֣ישׁ
וְ֭/קָלוֹן
פּוֹרֵ֣עַ
מוּסָ֑ר
וְ/שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
תּוֹכַ֣חַת
יְכֻבָּֽד
רֵ֣ישׁ
rêysh
H7389
poverty
N-ms
וְ֭/קָלוֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
dishonor
Conj | N-ms
פּוֹרֵ֣עַ
pâraʻ
H6544
to lead
V-Qal
מוּסָ֑ר
mûwçâr
H4148
discipline
N-ms
וְ/שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal
תּוֹכַ֣חַת
tôwkêchâh
H8433
rebuke
N-fs
יְכֻבָּֽד
kâbad
H3513
to honor
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 13:18
רֵ֣ישׁ
rêysh
H7389
"poverty"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means poverty or being poor. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who lacks material possessions. The KJV translates it as 'poverty'.
Definition: poverty Also means: rish (רִישׁ "poverty" H7389B)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: poverty. See also: Proverbs 6:11; Proverbs 24:34; Proverbs 10:15.
וְ֭/קָלוֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
"dishonor"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to feelings of shame or dishonor, like when someone does something wrong. It is used in Proverbs to describe the shame of foolish behavior. The Bible teaches that God can restore honor to those who repent.
Definition: 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy 1a) ignominy (of nation) 1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. See also: Job 10:15; Proverbs 18:3; Psalms 83:17.
פּוֹרֵ֣עַ
pâraʻ
H6544
"to lead"
V-Qal
To neglect or let something go is the meaning of this word, which can also imply exposing or dismissing something. In the Bible, it is used to describe turning away from God or neglecting responsibilities.
Definition: to lead, act as leader
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover. See also: Exodus 5:4; 2 Chronicles 28:19; Proverbs 1:25.
מוּסָ֑ר
mûwçâr
H4148
"discipline"
N-ms
This Hebrew term means discipline or correction, often used to describe God's guidance. In Psalm 50:17, it warns against rejecting God's discipline, while in Proverbs 1:7, it emphasizes the importance of discipline in gaining wisdom. It involves learning from mistakes.
Definition: : discipline/punishment 1) discipline, chastening, correction 1a) discipline, correction 1b) chastening
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke. See also: Deuteronomy 11:2; Proverbs 15:10; Psalms 50:17.
וְ/שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
תּוֹכַ֣חַת
tôwkêchâh
H8433
"rebuke"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means argument, correction, or reproof, often referring to a verbal rebuke or chastisement. It involves reasoning or proof to make a point or correct someone.
Definition: rebuke, correction, punishment, chastisement
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved. See also: 2 Kings 19:3; Proverbs 12:1; Psalms 38:15.
יְכֻבָּֽד
kâbad
H3513
"to honor"
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.
Study Notes — Proverbs 13:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 13:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
- Sermons on Proverbs 13:18
Context — A Father’s Discipline
16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
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. 20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 15:5 | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. |
| 3 | Proverbs 15:31–32 | He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. |
| 4 | Proverbs 13:13 | He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. |
| 5 | Proverbs 25:12 | Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. |
| 6 | Proverbs 19:6 | Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver. |
| 7 | Proverbs 9:9 | Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. |
| 8 | Proverbs 5:9–14 | lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel; lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner. At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent, 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. I am on the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly.” |
| 9 | Psalms 141:5 | Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 5:3–9 | O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent. Then I said, “They are only the poor; they have played the fool, for they do not know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God. I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf from the desert will ravage them. A leopard will lie in wait near their cities, and everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces. For their rebellious acts are many, and their unfaithful deeds are numerous. “Why should I forgive you? Your children have forsaken Me and sworn by gods that are not gods. I satisfied their needs, yet they committed adultery and assembled at the houses of prostitutes. They are well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing after his neighbor’s wife. Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this? |
Proverbs 13:18 Summary
This verse, Proverbs 13:18, teaches us that ignoring discipline can lead to difficult circumstances, but listening to and applying correction can bring honor. It's about being responsible, making good choices, and being open to learning from our mistakes, as seen in Proverbs 10:4 and Proverbs 12:1. By heeding correction and practicing self-discipline, we can live a life that is pleasing to God and brings us fulfillment, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 7:24-25. This means being humble, seeking wisdom, and being willing to learn and grow every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between discipline and poverty according to Proverbs 13:18?
According to this verse, ignoring discipline can lead to poverty and shame, while heeding correction brings honor, a principle also seen in Proverbs 10:4 and Proverbs 12:1.
How does this verse relate to our modern concept of self-discipline?
The concept of discipline in Proverbs 13:18 is closely tied to the idea of self-control and responsible decision-making, as seen in Proverbs 25:28 and 1 Corinthians 9:27, emphasizing the importance of personal discipline in achieving a virtuous life.
What is the significance of heeding correction in this verse?
Heeding correction, as mentioned in Proverbs 13:18, is about being open to feedback and guidance from others, including God, as seen in Proverbs 9:8-9 and Psalm 141:5, which can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of God's will.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
Applying Proverbs 13:18 to our daily lives involves being receptive to constructive criticism, seeking wisdom from God's Word, and practicing self-discipline, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:22-24 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17, to live a life that honors God and brings personal fulfillment.
Reflection Questions
- In what areas of my life do I need to apply the discipline of heeding correction to avoid poverty and shame?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of humility and openness to feedback from others, as encouraged in Proverbs 13:18?
- What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize self-discipline in my daily life, and how can I hold myself accountable?
- How does the promise of being honored for heeding correction motivate me to pursue a life of discipline and obedience to God?
- In what ways can I seek wisdom and guidance from God's Word to inform my decisions and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction,.... Of parents, masters, and ministers of the word; the instruction of wisdom, the instruction of the Gospel, in things relating to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Poverty and shame (shall be) to him that refuseth instruction - disciplinary instruction, correction.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
Instruction; whereby he might have been kept from destructive and dishonourable courses. He that regardeth reproof, that considers it seriously, receiveth it kindly, and reformeth himself by it, shall be honoured, and enriched, which is implied from the former branch. Not that it is so always, but commonly, and when God sees it good for a man. Or if he do not always gain riches, he shall certainly have honour both from God and men.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.Ver. 18. Poverty and shame.] These two are fitly set together; for poverty is usually slighted, if not shamed. “ Nil habet infelix paupertas durius in se Quam quod ridicules homines facit. ” The world looks over a poor though virtuous man. "This thy son"; not, This my brother. And why, but because in poverty? How much more an uncounsellable and incorrigible man, as here, and as that prodigal had been till he came to himself! But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.] Though not haply enriched, he shall be of good account with the wise and godly, though in meaner condition. Mr Fox being asked whether he knew such an honest poor man who had received help and good counsel from him in time of trouble, answered, ‘ I remember him well; I tell you, I forget lords and ladies to remember such.’
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18
18. Refuseth instruction — “Poverty and shame” shall be the condition of such as thus act.
Sermons on Proverbs 13:18
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Unfulfilled Prophecy by Robert Anderson | Greek Word Studies for Discipline emphasizes the importance of providing instruction and guidance to children for responsible living and maturity. It involves a combination of firm |
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Teaching by John Follette | John Follette emphasizes the importance of training children in the way they should go, highlighting the need to go beyond just telling them what to do. He explains the process of |
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Anyone Who Does Not Come to Table Before the Verse by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of discipline and order during communal meals, instructing that those who do not come to the table on time for the verse and oratio |
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God's Truth: Authority and Discipline by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's word and the need for consistency in following through with what is said. He shares a personal anecdote about his so |
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Sowing and Reaping by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that God is always watching over us. He shares a story of a father and son who plan to cut a log on someone el |
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The Right Reaction to Correction by Derek Prince | Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of how individuals react to correction and reproof, highlighting that one's response reveals their character. Those who respond with anger an |
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Led by the Spirit of God - Part 4 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments and avoiding sinful behavior. He warns against being lovers of self and money, and highlights |