Proverbs 13:13

God's Word

Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until the Lord became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.

Ezra 10:3

So we must now make a promise to our God to get rid of all foreign women and the children born from them, as my lord ⌞Ezra⌟ and the others who tremble at the commandments of our God have advised us to do. We must do what Moses’ Teachings tell us.

Psalm 115:13

He will bless those who fear the Lord, from the least important to the most important.

Psalm 119:165

There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings. Nothing can make those people stumble.

Psalm 19:11

As your servant I am warned by them. There is a great reward in following them.

Psalm 19:12

Who can notice every mistake? Forgive my hidden faults.

Exodus 9:20

Those members of Pharaoh’s court who listened to the Lord’s warning brought their servants and cattle indoors quickly.

Proverbs 1:25

You ignored all my advice. You did not want me to warn you.

Proverbs 13:12

Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:21

Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.

Proverbs 16:20

Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the Lord.

Proverbs 19:16

Whoever obeys the law preserves his life, ⌞but⌟ whoever despises the Lord’s ways will be put to death.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made all these things. “That is why all these things have come into being,” declares the Lord. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry ⌞for their sins⌟ and who tremble at my word.

Jeremiah 43:2

Azariah (son of Hoshaiah), Johanan (son of Kareah), and all the arrogant people said to Jeremiah, “You’re lying! The Lord our God didn’t send you to tell us that we must not go to live in Egypt.

Ezekiel 20:13

“ ‘But the people of Israel rebelled against me in the desert. They didn’t live by my laws, and they rejected my rules. If people obey them, they will live. They dishonored the days of rest—holy days on which to worship me. So I was going to pour out my fury on them in the desert and completely wipe them out.

Ezekiel 20:16

They rejected my rules, and they didn’t live by my laws. They dishonored the days to worship me, because their hearts chased disgusting idols.

Ezekiel 20:24

They didn’t follow my rules, and they rejected my laws. They dishonored the days to worship me, and they looked to their ancestors’ disgusting idols for help.

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord paid attention and listened. A book was written in his presence to be a reminder to those who feared the Lord and respected his name.

Numbers 15:31

That person has despised the Lord’s word and broken the Lord’s command. He must be excluded completely. He remains guilty.”

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.

Luke 16:31

“Abraham answered him, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses’ ⌞Teachings⌟ and the Prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone comes back to life.’ ”

2 John 1:8

Be careful that you don’t destroy what we’ve worked for, but that you receive your full reward.