Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 13:18
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Berean Standard Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
King James Version
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
World English Bible
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
American Standard Version
Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 13
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
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