Proverbs 13:18

New International Reader's Version

Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness. If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn’t say no to it. I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.

Proverbs 12:1

Anyone who loves correction loves knowledge. Anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 13:13

Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:19

A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

Proverbs 13:25

Those who do right eat until they are full. But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 19:6

Many try to win the favor of rulers. And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.

Proverbs 25:12

A wise judge’s warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser. Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Pay attention to a wise person’s warning. That’s better than listening to the songs of those who are foolish.

Jeremiah 3:25

Let us lie down in our shame. Let our dishonor cover us. You are the Lord our God. But we have sinned against you. We and our people of long ago have sinned. We haven’t obeyed you from our earliest years until now.”

Hebrews 12:25

Be sure that you don’t say no to the one who speaks. People did not escape when they said no to the one who warned them on earth. And what if we turn away from the one who warns us from heaven? How much less will we escape!