Proverbs 13:18

“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”

"Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured." - Proverbs 13:18
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What does Proverbs 13:18 mean?

Proverbs 13:18 (KJV) "Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured." This verse from the book of Proverbs in the Bible encapsulates timeless wisdom about the importance of heeding instruction and accepting…

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The Wisdom of Acceptance: Embracing Instruction and Reproof

Proverbs 13:18 states in the King James Version, "Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the relationship between wisdom, humility, and success in life. At…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Humility: Embracing Instruction and Reproof

Dear Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I bow before You, acknowledging my great need for Your wisdom and guidance. I come before You pondering the profound truth found in Proverbs 13:18: "Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that…

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