Proverbs 13:18 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to those who don’t care about instruction; honor belongs to those who heed correction.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.

Proverbs 13:18 Cross References

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who heeds admonition is prudent.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Proverbs 13:13

He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of a generous man, and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.

Hebrews 12:25

See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less shall we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.

Psalm 141:5

Let a good man strike or rebuke me in kindness, but let the oil of the wicked never anoint my head; for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Proverbs 13:19

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul; but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

Proverbs 13:25

The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.

Jeremiah 3:25

Let us lie down in our shame, and let our dishonor cover us; for we have sinned against the Lord our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day; and we have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God.”