#oldtestament #proverbs #proverbs13 # Proverbs 13 > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]] [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]] [[#🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application]] [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]] [[#🔗 Related Passages]] [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]] > [[Proverbs Overview]] --- ## 📜 Scripture Text A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;     a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal,     but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;     opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little,     but those who work hard will prosper. 5 The godly hate lies;     the wicked cause shame and disgrace. 6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless,     but the evil are misled by sin. 7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich;     others who are rich pretend to be poor. 8 The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,     but the poor won’t even get threatened. 9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy,     but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. 10 Pride leads to conflict;     those who take advice are wise. 11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;     wealth from hard work grows over time. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,     but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. 13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble;     those who respect a command will succeed. 14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;     those who accept it avoid the snares of death. 15 A person with good sense is respected;     a treacherous person is headed for destruction. 16 Wise people think before they act;     fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. 17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble,     but a reliable messenger brings healing. 18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;     if you accept correction, you will be honored. 19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,     but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise;     associate with fools and get in trouble. 21 Trouble chases sinners,     while blessings reward the righteous. 22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,     but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly. 23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food,     but injustice sweeps it all away. 24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.     Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. 25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content,     but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. --- ## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary Verse 20: MSG- Because wise by walking with the wise; hand out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. --- ## 🤔 Interesting Facts - The chapter continues the contrast between the wise and the foolish, with particular emphasis on speech and discipline. - Verse 20—“He who walks with the wise becomes wise”—is foundational for Christian discipleship and mentorship models. - The proverb “Hope deferred makes the heart sick” (v. 12) is often quoted in psychological and pastoral counseling. - Verse 24 is a source for the phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child,” although it emphasizes love-driven correction. - The chapter shows how choices in relationships and finances reflect one’s character. --- ## 🧠 Chapter Summary **Main Teaching**: Proverbs 13 emphasizes the connection between wise choices and positive outcomes, including wealth, discipline, and life direction. It shows that wisdom produces lasting good, while foolishness leads to ruin and regret. **How It Fits in Proverbs**: This chapter continues the pattern of cause and effect, reinforcing that the righteous reap benefits not by luck, but by alignment with God’s wisdom. It calls for intentional, disciplined living. **Apologetic Insight**: Proverbs 13 challenges the belief that success is arbitrary or merely circumstantial. It affirms a theistic worldview in which moral behavior is linked to real consequences under God’s providential order. --- ## 🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application - 📌 Wise children listen to correction; fools ignore it. - 📌 Walking with the wise leads to growth; associating with fools brings trouble. - 📌 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but fulfilled desire brings joy. #### Today, I can apply this chapter by: - ✅ Be intentional about the friends you spend time with—they influence your future. - ✅ Save a small amount of money today instead of spending impulsively. - ✅ Take responsibility for your choices instead of blaming others. - ✅ Choose to be teachable when someone corrects you. - ✅ Practice self-discipline by sticking to a plan or goal you’ve set. --- ## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember - 🔗 Hebrews 12:11 – “No discipline seems pleasant at the time… but later it produces a harvest of righteousness…” - 🔗 1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Bad company corrupts good character.” - 🔗 Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…” --- ## 🔗 Related Passages **📖 Proverbs 13:20** “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” - **Why it matters**: Who you surround yourself with shapes your future. This is a timeless warning about influence and choosing godly friendships. --- ## 🙏 Devotional Reflection Write 3–6 sentences reflecting on: - How this chapter encourages your faith, - Convicts your heart, - Reveals God's character. Optional format: "In light of this chapter, I am challenged to..." or "I am comforted by..." --- ## 📂 Tags