Proverbs 5:13

The Passion Translation

Why didn’t I take seriously the warning of my wise counselors? Why was I so stupid to think that I could get away with it?

Cross References

Proverbs 1:8

Pay close attention, my child, to your father’s wise words and never forget your mother’s instructions.

Proverbs 5:14

Now I’m totally disgraced and my life is ruined! I’m paying the price— for the people of the congregation are now my judges.”

Luke 15:18

I want to go back home to my father’s house, and I’ll say to him, “Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore, whoever rejects this instruction isn’t rejecting human authority but God himself, who gives us his precious gift—his Spirit of holiness.

Hebrews 13:7

Don’t forget the example of your spiritual leaders who have spoken God’s messages to you, take a close look at how their lives ended, and then follow their walk of faith.