Proverbs 13:18
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
In context
15 Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction. 16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:18 in the ESV
Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.