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Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13:18 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Poverty and shame `shall be to' him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

    ASV

  • Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.

    BBE

  • Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

    DBY

  • Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.

    WEB

  • Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

    YLT

  • Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honoured.

    ENG

  • Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

    WBT

  • Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

    BSB

In context

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.

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.

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