Proverbs 13:13

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 13:13

13. the word—that is, of advice, or, instruction (compare Proverbs 10:27; Proverbs 11:31). read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 13:1-25

7. Fruits of wise living ch. 13 read more

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:1-25

2. Read, ’the desire of the treacherous is for violence’ (RM). 3. The times were out of joint: those alone were safe who said nothing. 4. Soul] as in Proverbs 13:2 and many other passages, means ’appetite.’ Made fat] abundantly gratified. 5. Read, ’but a wicked man behaves shamefully and abominably.’7. One ’feigneth himself rich’ (RM), to gain consideration; another ’feigneth himself poor,’ to avoid giving and paying. 8. Providence equalises matters: wealth may buy one off from peril, but... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 13:13

(13) Shall be destroyed.—Literally, brings ruin on himself. Or the sense may be, “is (still) bound to it,” even although he may contemptuously neglect it. Comp. the advice (Matthew 5:25), to “agree with our adversary quickly,” that is, satisfy the requirements of the law of God while there is time, lest it appear as our adversary at the day of judgment. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

CHAPTER 14PRIDE AND HUMILITY"A wise son heareth his father’s instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke."- Proverbs 13:1“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction, but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored."- Proverbs 13:18"By pride cometh only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom."- Proverbs 13:10"Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded."- Proverbs 13:13 This last proverb appears in... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 13:1-25

CHAPTER 13 The Contrast: Advantage and Disadvantage The contrast in Proverbs concerning the righteous and the wicked is continued in this chapter, showing mostly the advantage of the righteous, illustrating a statement found in the prophet Isaiah: “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings” Isaiah 3:10 ). Then the contrast: “Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him” Proverbs 13:11... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 13:13

13:13 Whoever despiseth {g} the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.(g) Meaning the word of God, by which he is admonished of his duty. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Some regard the division now entered upon as the original nucleus of the whole collection of proverbs (see the first sentence of verse one). The division extends really to the close of chapter 22, and contains “maxims, precepts and admonitions with respect to the most diverse relations of life.” In so much of it as is covered by the present lesson we have a contrast “between the godly and the ungodly, and their respective lots in life.” We have this contrast set before us, first in general... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 13:1-13

The Heedless Scorner, Etc. Pro 13:1-13 This verse has been rendered, "is his father's instruction;" the meaning being that a wise son embodies his father's instruction, "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:" a wise man may point to his son and say, This is the sum-total of my educational efforts. Observe, however, that the most careful and loving endeavours may be thrown away, as good seed may be cast upon stony ground and profit the sower nothing. The proverb... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-20

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof... read more

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