Proverbs 13:13
Proverbs 13:13 in Multiple Translations
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.
If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.
He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.
Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves; those who pay attention to that advice will ◄be secure/succeed►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 13:13
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Proverbs 13:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּ֣ז
לְ֭/דָבָר
יֵחָ֣בֶל
ל֑/וֹ
וִ/ירֵ֥א
מִ֝צְוָ֗ה
ה֣וּא
יְשֻׁלָּֽם
בָּ֣ז
bûwz
H936
to despise
V-Qal
לְ֭/דָבָר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Prep | N-ms
יֵחָ֣בֶל
châbal
H2254
to pledge
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וִ/ירֵ֥א
yârêʼ
H3373
afraid
Conj | Adj
מִ֝צְוָ֗ה
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fs
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יְשֻׁלָּֽם
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 13:13
בָּ֣ז
bûwz
H936
"to despise"
V-Qal
To despise or hold in contempt is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which is used in the Bible to describe showing disrespect or disdain for someone or something, as seen in Proverbs. It can also mean to consider something insignificant. This term is translated as contemn or despise in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant 1a) (Qal) to despise, show despite toward
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: contemn, despise, [idiom] utterly. See also: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 23:9; Proverbs 6:30.
לְ֭/דָבָר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Prep | N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יֵחָ֣בֶל
châbal
H2254
"to pledge"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to be in labor or to twist in pain, like a woman giving birth. It can also mean to corrupt or destroy something. In the KJV, it is translated in various ways, including 'travail' or 'corrupt'.
Definition: 1) to bind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind 2) to take a pledge, lay to pledge 2a) (Qal) to hold by a pledge, take in pledge, hold in pledge 2b) (Niphal) to give a pledge, become pledged
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold. See also: Exodus 22:25; Proverbs 20:16; Psalms 7:15.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וִ/ירֵ֥א
yârêʼ
H3373
"afraid"
Conj | Adj
This word describes someone who is afraid or fearful, and is also used to convey a sense of reverence or respect. It's often translated as 'afraid' in the KJV. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's reactions to God or scary situations.
Definition: fearing, reverent, afraid
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: afraid, fear (-ful). See also: Genesis 22:12; Psalms 103:17; Psalms 15:4.
מִ֝צְוָ֗ה
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יְשֻׁלָּֽם
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
Study Notes — Proverbs 13:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 13:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 13:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
- Sermons on Proverbs 13:13
Context — A Father’s Discipline
11Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. 15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 15:31 | He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 3 | 2 John 1:8 | Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:165 | Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 20:13 | Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Psalms 19:11 | By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 20:16 | because they kept rejecting My ordinances, refusing to walk in My statutes, and profaning My Sabbaths; for their hearts continually went after their idols. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 20:24 | For they did not practice My ordinances, but they rejected My statutes and profaned My Sabbaths, fixing their eyes on the idols of their fathers. |
| 9 | Psalms 115:13 | He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. |
| 10 | Luke 16:31 | Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’” |
Proverbs 13:13 Summary
This verse means that if we ignore or disobey God's teachings, we will face consequences, but if we listen to and follow His commands, we will be blessed. It's like when a child disobeys their parents and gets in trouble, but when they listen and obey, they receive praise and rewards (see Ephesians 6:1-3). We can respect God's commands by reading His Word, praying, and seeking to obey Him in every area of our lives, which can lead to a life of joy, peace, and fulfillment (see Psalm 1:1-3 and John 10:10). By respecting God's commands, we can build a strong foundation for our lives and experience His love and blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to despise instruction in Proverbs 13:13?
To despise instruction means to show contempt or disregard for guidance, which can lead to spiritual and moral decay, as seen in Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 10:8.
What is the penalty for despising instruction?
The penalty for despising instruction is not explicitly stated in Proverbs 13:13, but according to Proverbs 10:9 and Proverbs 11:3, it can lead to a life of chaos, destruction, and separation from God.
How can we respect a command and be rewarded?
We can respect a command by obeying God's Word, as seen in John 14:15, and following His teachings, which can lead to a life of blessing, joy, and fulfillment, as promised in Proverbs 3:1-4 and Jeremiah 31:33.
Is respecting a command the same as following rules?
No, respecting a command is not the same as just following rules; it involves a heart of obedience, humility, and reverence for God, as seen in Psalm 119:10 and Matthew 22:37-40, which leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be despising instruction, and how can I begin to respect God's commands in those areas?
- How can I cultivate a heart of obedience and humility, so I can respect God's commands and receive His rewards?
- What are some commands or teachings in the Bible that I struggle to respect or obey, and how can I seek God's help to overcome those struggles?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my respect for God's commands in my daily life, such as in my relationships, work, or decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed,.... The word of God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
Despiseth; disobeyeth it wilfully and presumptuously. The word; the word of God, which is called the word by way of eminency, , compared with , and elsewhere. Shall be destroyed, except he repent, and return to his obedience. That feareth the commandment; that hath a reverence to its authority, and is afraid to violate it.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.Ver. 13. Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed.] Bishop Banner’ s chaplain called the Bible, in scorn, his little pretty God’ s book. Gifford and Rainold said it contained doctrinam peregrinam , strange doctrine - yea, some things profane and apocryphal. The more modest Papists account traditions the touchstone of doctrine and foundation of faith; and repute the Scriptures to be rather a kind of storehouse for advice in matters of religion. We account them the divine beam and most exact balance, cor et animam Dei, the heart and soul of God, as Gregory calleth them; the best fortress against errors, as Augustine, though some of our sublimated sectaries blaspheme that blessed book as a dead letter and a beggarly element. But he that feareth the commandment.] That honoureth the Scriptures, and trembleth at the word preached, as King Edward VI did, that second Josiah, and as Queen Elizabeth, his sweet sister Temperance, as he used to call her, who, when the Bible was presented to her as she rode triumphantly through London after her coronation, received the same with both her hands, and kissing it, laid it to her breast, saying that it had ever been her delight, and should be her rule of government. Lindan. Panoplia Evangelica, lib. i. cap. 9. Commonitorium, Bell.
Ellicott's Commentary on 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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
Verse 13. Whoso despiseth the word] The revelation which God has in his mercy given to man - shall be destroyed; for there is no other way of salvation but that which it points out. But he that feareth the commandment] That respects it so as to obey it, walking as this revelation directs - shall be rewarded; shall find it to be his highest interest, and shall be in peace or safety, as the Hebrew word may be translated.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 13:13
13. the word] sc. of God, as in Proverbs 16:20. The commandment, in the parallel clause, seems to make this clear, though the reference is not necessarily to the Law of Moses. See Introd. Ch. 1., p. 13. The R.V. appears to suggest another rendering, handleth a matter negligently, by referring to Proverbs 16:20, where “he that giveth heed unto the word” in R.V. text is “he that handleth a matter wisely,” in R.V. margin, as in A.V. text. With this agrees ὄςκαταφρονεῖπράγματος, LXX. (adding a second form, however, of the proverb). shall be destroyed] Rather, bringeth destruction upon himself, R.V. text. The rendering, is bound by it (maketh himself a debtor thereto, R.V. marg.), i.e. cannot escape either from liability or from punishment, has much to commend it.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
13. Despiseth the word (of God, or of Wisdom) shall be destroyed — Bring destruction to himself; the idea is, that the despiser, or neglecter, or violator of the word, is in legal bondage to it, and
Sermons on Proverbs 13:13
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Following the Voice of Jesus by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos emphasizes the importance of discerning and following the voice of Jesus, urging believers to seek wisdom and guidance from Scripture while being open to correcti |
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Knowing and Doing Good by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of knowing and doing good, emphasizing that sinning knowingly and presumptuously is a heinous offense before God. He explains that to si |
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John the Baptist's Last Message to Our Lord Luke 7:18-35 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores John the Baptist's moment of doubt while imprisoned, questioning whether Jesus is truly the Messiah. Despite his earlier confidence, John's circumstances led h |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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His Manifest Presence - Part 1 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a harrowing experience of witnessing a violent attack on a bus. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence as a shield |
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Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted W/ Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (1875) by James Begg | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the objection to symbolism in worship. He refers to Deuteronomy 4, where it is stated that God spoke to the people without any similitude or |
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The Captivity of Judah by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of rejecting God's remedy, as seen in the wickedness of the king, priests, and people of Judah. Despite warnings from p |