The Bible Says Commentary on Proverbs 13

A wise person receives correction, but a scoffer rejects rebuke and shuts himself off from growth.

Wise words bear good fruit, while the treacherous are driven by destructive and violent desires.

Guarding the tongue protects life, but careless speech often leads to ruin and regret.

Laziness leaves desire empty, while diligence leads to satisfaction and abundance.

The righteous hate falsehood, but wickedness produces shameful and corrupt behavior.

Righteousness protects the upright, while sin undermines and subverts the one who embraces it.

Appearances can be misleading, since some seem wealthy but have nothing and others appear poor yet possess much.

Wealth can provide protection, but it can also attract burdens that the poor may escape.

The righteous shine with lasting joy and life, while the light of the wicked is eventually extinguished.

Pride produces conflict, but wisdom grows in those who humbly receive counsel.

Dishonest wealth fades away, while patient and honest labor builds lasting increase.

Delayed hope can wound the heart, but fulfilled desire brings refreshing life to the soul.

Rejecting God’s word leads to consequence, but honoring His instruction brings reward.

Wise teaching is life-giving and helps people avoid the traps that lead to death.

Understanding earns favor, while the path of treachery becomes harsh and difficult.

Prudence acts with knowledge, but fools reveal their disorder through foolish behavior.

Unfaithful messengers bring trouble, but faithful service becomes a source of healing.

Neglecting discipline leads to poverty and shame, but receiving correction leads to honor.

Fulfilled desire is sweet, but fools hate the repentance that would turn them away from evil.

Walking with the wise shapes a person toward wisdom, while companionship with fools brings harm.

Trouble follows sin, but righteousness leads toward fitting reward and well-being.

A good person leaves a lasting inheritance, while sinful wealth is ultimately unstable.

The poor may have real productive potential, yet injustice can rob them of its fruit.

Loving discipline forms a child wisely, while refusing correction abandons him to folly.

The righteous experience true satisfaction, but the wicked remain restless and in need.