Proverbs 13:18

Tree of Life Version

He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me— it is kindness. Let him correct me— it is oil on my head —my head will not refuse it. Yet still my prayer is against their wickedness.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves knowledge loves correction, but whoever hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises instruction will pay a penalty, but whoever respects a mitzvah will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:19

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

Proverbs 13:25

The righteous eats to his heart’s content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of the generous. Everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still. Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Better to hear a rebuke from the wise than to listen to the song of fools.

Jeremiah 3:25

Let’s lie down with our shame and let our disgrace cover us! For we have sinned against Adonai Eloheinu —both we and our fathers— from our youth even to this day. We have not paid attention to the voice of Adonai Eloheinu.”

Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not refuse the One who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the One who was warning them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject the One who warns us from heaven.