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Proverbs 13
Proverbs 13
1A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
1A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Commentary · verse 1
2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
Commentary · verse 2
Our words can bring about good fruit. What words? Words with a right HOW/WHY.
3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Commentary · verses 3-4
A "sluggard" was someone who was lazy, a sloth. A "diligent" person worked hard, with a right HOW/WHY.
Doctrines on this passage
5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Commentary · verse 5
The reason a righteous man hated lying was because lying was a wrong WHAT, the opposite of right.
6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Commentary · verses 6-7
True riches did not come from money (physical assets) but from God. Even the poor in the physical realm could be rich, with wisdom.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Commentary · verse 8
If you made your physical assets a cause, they could be used against you. You couldn't be threatened with the physical if you had nothing, if it was not a cause in your life.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Commentary · verses 9-11
If you gained at another's expense you would pay. All injustices will be equaled out.
Doctrines on this passage
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Commentary · verses 12-13
Despising the "word" brought destruction on yourself. "Despiseth" meant to "hold as insignificant." However, if you saw the commandment (word) as something to be respected and lived by, you would be rewarded.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Commentary · verses 14-15
Good understanding, or understanding that was Right and Just, gave favor.
Doctrines on this passage
16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Commentary · verses 16-18
More examples of how important it was to consider the correction given to you by God and others. Can you consider you were wrong? Can you consider others are right?
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Commentary · verses 19-20
We ought to make progress and grow with those who were making profitable decisions: the wise.
21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Commentary · verses 21-22
A good (right and just) man left an inheritance. The man who left an inheritance would reap off, or have a share, of anything that was created with this inheritance.
23Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Commentary · verses 23-24
A good parent was one who knew that discipline was for the benefit of his/her child. Those parents who did not give correction to their children, loved them less than they ought to.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
A wise person (someone who made profitable decisions) would consider correction while a scoffer (someone who talked arrogantly; pride) would not consider correction.