Proverbs 13:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let your faithful people correct and punish me. My prayers condemn the deeds of those who do wrong, so don't let me be friends with any of them.

Proverbs 12:1

To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid.

Proverbs 13:13

If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:19

It's a good feeling to get what you want, but only a stupid fool hates to turn from evil.

Proverbs 13:25

If you live right, you will have plenty to eat; if you don't live right, you will go away empty.

Proverbs 15:5

Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be clever! Accept correction.

Proverbs 19:6

Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them.

Proverbs 25:12

Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewellery made of gold.

Proverbs 9:9

If you have good sense, instruction will help you to have even better sense. And if you live right, education will help you to know even more.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Harsh correction is better than the songs of a fool.

Jeremiah 3:25

We have rebelled against you just like our ancestors, and we are ashamed of our sins.”

Hebrews 12:25

Make sure that you obey the one who speaks to you. The people did not escape, when they refused to obey the one who spoke to them at Mount Sinai. Do you think you can possibly escape, if you refuse to obey the one who speaks to you from heaven?