잠언 Chapter 13

Translation: ESV

1

A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Key Message

The wise person gladly receives instruction, but the scoffer refuses rebuke.

▸Wisdom begins with hearing instruction.

Wisdom begins with hearing instruction. The scoffer believes he already knows enough and refuses the correction of others. The contrast between a teachable attitude and pride is the heart of this proverb. A wise son does not bristle at his father's instruction but welcomes it as a gift.

Related Verses

A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
3

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Key Message

Restraint in speech preserves life, while careless words bring ruin.

▸Restraint in speech preserves life.

12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Key Message

The pain of unfulfilled hope is real, but the life-giving joy when desire is fulfilled is also a gift from God.

▸This verse captures an accurate psychological reality.

20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Key Message

The people we walk with form who we become. Choosing fellowship with the wise is the key to growth.

▸The people we walk with form who we become.

24

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Key Message

True love endures short-term discomfort for a child's long-term growth through appropriate discipline.

▸This is the most direct statement in Proverbs about the discipline of children.