Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.
In context
15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:18 in the KJV
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:18 in the NIV
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.