Proverbs 13

Proverbs on Discipline and Wealth

1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:1, 14:6, 15:5, 15:20, 1 Samuel 2:25

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. Good: Proverbs 12:14. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:31, 4:17, 10:11, 18:20, Psalms 140:11

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:19, 12:13, 18:7, 18:21, 20:19, 21:23, Psalms 39:1, James 1:26 +3

4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Creation: Proverbs 11:25, 28:25. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:34, 10:4, 12:11, 12:24, 26:13, Isaiah 58:11, John 6:27, Hebrews 6:11 +5

5 A righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Evil: Ezekiel 20:43, 36:31. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:35, 6:17, 30:8, Psalms 119:163, Zechariah 11:8, Ephesians 4:25, Colossians 3:9, Revelation 21:8 +5

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. Evil: Psalms 140:11. Righteousness: Proverbs 21:12, Psalms 15:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:3, Psalms 25:21, 26:1

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:24, 12:9, 13:11, Luke 12:21, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 6:10, James 2:5, 2 Peter 2:19, Revelation 3:17 +4

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. Parallel theme: Job 2:4, Matthew 16:26

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Righteousness: Proverbs 4:18, Psalms 97:11, 112:4. Evil: Proverbs 24:20. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:20, Matthew 25:8

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:14, 19:20, Luke 22:24, 1 Timothy 6:4, James 4:1

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:2, 20:21, 28:8, 28:20, 28:22, Job 20:15, Psalms 128:2, Jeremiah 17:11 +3

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Related: Song of Solomon 5:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:18, 11:30, 13:19, Genesis 46:30, Psalms 17:15, 69:3, 143:7, John 16:22, Revelation 22:2 +5

13 Whoso despiseth the wordWord: דָּבָר (Davar). The Hebrew davar (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6). shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Word: Numbers 15:31, 2 Chronicles 36:16, Psalms 119:165, Isaiah 66:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:25, Psalms 19:11, Ezekiel 20:13, 20:16, 20:24, 2 John 1:8 +5

14 The lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:11, 14:27, 16:17, Psalms 18:5, 116:3

15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Good: Proverbs 3:4, Psalms 111:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:19, 14:35, 15:10, Jeremiah 2:19, Luke 2:52, Acts 7:10, Romans 6:21 +4

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:2, Ecclesiastes 10:3, Isaiah 52:13, Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:17

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Faith: Proverbs 25:13. Evil: Ezekiel 3:18. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 5:20

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:9, 12:1, 13:13, 15:5, 19:6, 25:12, Psalms 141:5, Hebrews 12:25 +3

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. Evil: Proverbs 16:17, 29:27. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:12, 2 Timothy 2:19

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Parallel theme: Proverbs 7:27, 9:6, 15:31, 1 Kings 12:8, 12:10, Psalms 119:63, Malachi 3:16, Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:24, Revelation 18:4 +5

21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. good shall be repayed. Evil: Psalms 32:10, 140:11. Sin: Genesis 4:7, Numbers 32:23. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:13, Acts 28:4

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Sin: Ecclesiastes 2:26. Righteousness: Proverbs 28:8, Psalms 37:25. Good: Ezra 9:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 102:28, 112:2, 128:6 +2

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice.. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:11, 28:19, Psalms 112:5, Ecclesiastes 5:9

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Love: Proverbs 3:12, 8:36. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:18, 22:15, 29:15, 29:17

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:10, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 13:5