Proverbs 13:18

God's Word

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.

Proverbs 13:13

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

Proverbs 13:19

A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.

Proverbs 13:25

A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.

Proverbs 15:5

A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.

Proverbs 19:6

Many try to win the kindness of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 9:9

Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to listen to wise people who reprimand you than to fools who sing your praises.

Jeremiah 3:25

We must lie down in our shame and be covered by our disgrace. Ever since we were young, we and our ancestors have sinned against the Lord our God. We haven’t obeyed the Lord our God.

Hebrews 12:25

Be careful that you do not refuse to listen when God speaks. Your ancestors didn’t escape when they refused to listen to God, who warned them on earth. We certainly won’t escape if we turn away from God, who warns us from heaven.