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Proverbs 13:18 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. "

Proverbs 13:18

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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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Anyone who is too proud to be taught will surely be brought low. If a person refuses good instruction, as if it insults his honor or limits his freedom, poverty and shame will come to him. He may end up a beggar and live and die in disgrace. People will see him as foolish, stubborn, and impossible to guide.

But anyone who is humble enough to accept correction will surely be lifted up. The one who pays attention to a rebuke, no matter who gives it, and changes what is wrong when it is shown to him, earns respect as wise and fair-minded. He avoids what would bring shame and is on the path to becoming a person of importance.

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"“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty."

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"For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested."

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Proverbs 13:1

"A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke."

Proverbs 13:2

"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence."

Proverbs 13:3

"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."

Proverbs 13:4

"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."

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"A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace."

Proverbs 13:6

"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."

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