📖 Proverbs — Chapter 13 (KJV)
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Proverbs 13:1 A Rwise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but Rthe soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
Proverbs 13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard Rdesireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 13:5 A Rrighteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 13:6 RRighteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth Tthe sinner.
Proverbs 13:7 There Ris that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Proverbs 13:8 The Rransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:9 The Rlight of the righteous rejoiceth: but the Tlamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 13:10 ROnly by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:11 RWealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth Tby labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13:12 RHope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13 Whoso Rdespiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment Tshall be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14 The Rlaw of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15 RGood understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 13:16 Every Rprudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool Tlayeth open his folly.
Proverbs 13:17 A Rwicked messenger falleth into mischief: but Ta faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13:18 RPoverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13:19 RThe desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:20 He Rthat walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be Tdestroyed.
Proverbs 13:21 Evil Rpursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Proverbs 13:22 A good man Rleaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 13:23 Much Rfood is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13:25 The Rrighteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 13:1–9 — Instruction and guarded speech
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The wise receive correction, guard their mouths, and reject lying. Righteous light contrasts with a wicked lamp that goes out.
Key Truth: Receive correction and guard words.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “A wise ____ heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.” (Proverbs 13:1)
Find it in Proverbs 13:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and …” (Proverbs 13:5)
Find it in Proverbs 13:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the ____ shall be put out.” (Proverbs 13:9)
Find it in Proverbs 13:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 13:10–17 — Pride or well-advised wisdom
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Contention grows from pride; faithful counsel and respect for the word offer a different path. Hope and trustworthy messengers are valued.
Key Truth: Choose counsel over contention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Only by ____ cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.” (Proverbs 13:10)
Find it in Proverbs 13:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart …” (Proverbs 13:14)
Find it in Proverbs 13:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.” (Proverbs 13:17)
Find it in Proverbs 13:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 13:18–25 — Companions and long-term provision
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Reproof, wise companionship, responsible family care, and satisfied righteous living contrast with destructive company and refusal of instruction.
Key Truth: Choose companions who encourage wisdom.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Poverty and ____ shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that …” (Proverbs 13:18)
Find it in Proverbs 13:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his ____ ’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid …” (Proverbs 13:22)
Find it in Proverbs 13:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Evil pursueth sinners: but to the ____ good shall be repayed.” (Proverbs 13:21)
Find it in Proverbs 13:21 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
1 Corinthians 15:33 — Corrupt company can harm good conduct.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Who encourages wise decisions in your life?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does guarding speech relate to life?
2. What is opposed to pride-generated contention?
3. What contrast is made about hope and fulfilled desire?
4. What separates shame from honour here?
5. What does the companions contrast teach?
Notes
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