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those who respect a command will succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whoever despises the word <i>and</i> counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears <i>and</i> respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever despises [God's] words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears [God's] commands will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is despising the word is destroyed for it, "" And whoever is fearing the command is repaid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He despising to the word it shall be perverse to him: and he fearing the command shall be requited.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever despises the word must pay for it, but whoever reveres the command will be rewarded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who despise the word bring destruction on themselves, but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that has contempt against the word will be destroyed by it, and he that is in awe of the commandment will be saved; there will be no favor to the deceitful man, and a wise man whose works are upright will lift up the head by his way.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health <i>of soul</i>. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/936.htm" title="936: bāz (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To despise. A primitive root; to disrespect.">He who despises</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: lə·ḏā·ḇār (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">instruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/2254.htm" title="2254: yê·ḥā·ḇel (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to wind tightly, i.e. To bind; specifically, by a pledge; figuratively, to pervert, destroy; also to writhe in pain.">will pay the penalty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: wî·rê (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">but the one who respects</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wāh (N-fs) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">a command</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yə·šul·lām (V-Pual-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">will be rewarded.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8</a></span><br />A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5</a></span><br />A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Proverbs 19:16</a></span><br />He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a></span><br />A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-24.htm">Isaiah 5:24</a></span><br />Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-19.htm">Jeremiah 6:19</a></span><br />Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-10.htm">Jeremiah 11:10</a></span><br />They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/35-15.htm">Jeremiah 35:15</a></span><br />Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-13.htm">Ezekiel 20:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Matthew 13:19</a></span><br />When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46-49</a></span><br />Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-48.htm">John 12:48</a></span><br />There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a></span><br />But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.</p><p class="hdg">despiseth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-25.htm">Proverbs 1:25,30,31</a></b></br> But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9,10</a></b></br> Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife <i>to be</i> thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16</a></b></br> But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till <i>there was</i> no remedy.</p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-3.htm">Ezra 10:3</a></b></br> Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13</a></b></br> He will bless them that fear the LORD, <i>both</i> small and great.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></b></br> For all those <i>things</i> hath mine hand made, and all those <i>things</i> have been, saith the LORD: but to this <i>man</i> will I look, <i>even</i> to <i>him that is</i> poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.</p><p class="hdg">rewarded in peace</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Psalm 19:11</a></b></br> Moreover by them is thy servant warned: <i>and</i> in keeping of them <i>there is</i> great reward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Psalm 119:165</a></b></br> Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></b></br> Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great <i>is</i> your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/8-29.htm">Command</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-29.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Despises</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/128-4.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">Law</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Repayed</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Respecter</a> <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/job/39-18.htm">Scorns</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/job/28-8.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Command</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Despises</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-18.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Law</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Repayed</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Respecter</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Scorns</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew word for "despises" implies a strong rejection or disdain. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, instruction was often given by elders, parents, or teachers, and rejecting it was seen as foolishness. The "penalty" refers to the natural consequences of ignoring wise counsel, which can lead to personal and communal harm. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Historically, the Israelites were often warned by prophets to heed God's instructions, and their failure to do so led to exile and suffering.<p><b>but the one who respects a command will be rewarded</b><br>Respecting a command involves not just hearing but also obeying. The Hebrew term for "respects" suggests reverence and careful attention. In biblical times, obedience to God's commands was seen as a path to blessing and prosperity, as outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>. The promise of reward for obedience is a consistent biblical theme, seen in the lives of figures like Abraham, who was blessed for his faithfulness. This principle is also reflected in the New Testament, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of keeping His commandments as a demonstration of love for Him (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>). The ultimate reward for obedience is eternal life, as promised in the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs are intended to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, these two archetypes are used to illustrate the outcomes of different life choices. The wise person respects instruction, while the foolish person despises it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_instruction.htm">The Value of Instruction</a></b><br>Instruction is a gift that leads to wisdom and understanding. Despising it results in negative consequences, while respecting it brings rewards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_despising_wisdom.htm">The Consequences of Despising Wisdom</a></b><br>Ignoring or rejecting wise counsel leads to a "penalty," which can manifest as personal, relational, or spiritual setbacks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority_and_command.htm">Respect for Authority and Command</a></b><br>Respecting commands, whether divine or human, is a sign of humility and wisdom. It aligns us with God's will and brings blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discipline_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Discipline in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Discipline, though sometimes uncomfortable, is essential for growth. Embracing it leads to maturity and deeper faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_application_of_wisdom.htm">Practical Application of Wisdom</a></b><br>Applying wisdom in daily life involves listening to and acting upon godly advice, leading to a life that honors God and benefits others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_julius_caesar's_life_teach.htm">What is the Bible's stance on stalking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_proverbs_4_13_stress_instruction.htm">Why does Proverbs 4:13 insist on unwavering adherence to instruction when other biblical passages (like Job) suggest wisdom doesn't always prevent hardship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_4_1_ignore_bad_guidance.htm">Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_kings_13_align_with_protected_prophets.htm">How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Shall be destroyed.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">brings ruin on himself. </span>Or the sense may be, "is (still) bound to it," even although he may contemptuously neglect it. Comp. the advice (<a href="/matthew/5-25.htm" title="Agree with your adversary quickly, whiles you are in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.">Matthew 5:25</a>), 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed.</span> "The word" is either the commandment of God (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Deuteronomy 30:14</a>), or warning and instruction. He who despises and neglects this word "brings on himself destruction." Many good authorities take the latter verb in another sense, "is pledged by it;" as Revised Version in margin, "maketh himself a debtor thereto," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> is still bound to fulfil his obligations to it; he cannot escape duty by ignoring or despising it, but is pledged to do it, and will suffer for its neglect. Hence Christ's injunction to agree with our adversary quickly while we are in the way with him (<a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Matthew 5:25</a>). Vulgate, "He who disparages (<span class="accented">detrahit</span>) anything binds himself for the future." Septuagint, "He who despises a thing (<span class="greek">πράγματος</span>, <span class="greek">τάγματυς</span>, 'a command') shall be despised by it." <span class="accented">Virtus se contemnentem contemnit. <span class="cmt_word"></span>He that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded</span> (<a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Proverbs 11:31</a>). The Vulgate rendering, "shall live in peace," and that of the Septuagint, "shall be healthful," are not so suitable. The "fearing the commandment" implies obedience to it; and reward is considered as fully pledged to obedience as punishment is to neglect. The Septuagint here adds a distich which Ewald regards as genuine, "Unto a crafty son there shall be nothing good; but to a wise servant all actions shall prosper, and his way shall be guided aright." This is also found in the Vulgate of <a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Proverbs 14:15</a>. The Vulgate here inserts the paragraph found in the Septuagint at ver. 9 (<span class="accented">q.v</span>.), <span class="accented">Animae dolosae errant in peccatis</span>; <span class="accented">justi autem misericordes sunt et miserantur.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who despises</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֣ז</span> <span class="translit">(bāz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> </span><span class="str2">To disrespect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">instruction</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭דָבָר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will pay the penalty,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחָ֣בֶל</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥā·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2254.htm">Strong's 2254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the one who respects</span><br /><span class="heb">וִירֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wî·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a command</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֝צְוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be rewarded.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשֻׁלָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-13.htm">Proverbs 13:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it (Prov. 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