Parallel Verses
Amplified
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
New American Standard Bible
But he who regards reproof will be honored.
King James Version
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Holman Bible
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
International Standard Version
Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
A Conservative Version
Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
American Standard Version
Poverty and shame'shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
Bible in Basic English
Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.
Darby Translation
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Julia Smith Translation
Instruction dismisses poverty and shame: and he watching reproof shall be honored.
King James 2000
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Poverty and disgrace [belong to] him who ignores instruction, but he who guards reproof will be honored.
Modern King James verseion
Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who listens to correction shall be honored.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that thinketh scorn to be reformed, cometh to poverty and shame; but whoso receiveth correction, shall come to honour.
NET Bible
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
New Heart English Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
The Emphasized Bible
Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.
Webster
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
World English Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
Themes
Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Instruction » Those that refuse instruction
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
17
A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
Cross References
Proverbs 15:5
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Proverbs 5:9-14
Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 12:1
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Jeremiah 5:3-9
O Lord, do not Your eyes look for truth?
You [have seen their faithless heart and] have stricken them,
But they did not weaken;
You have consumed them,
But they refused to take correction or instruction.
They have made their faces harder than rock;
They have refused to repent and return to You.
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?