18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:18

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

The Message

18 Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.

New King James Version

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

New Living Translation

18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:18

Commentary on Proverbs 13:18

(Read Proverbs 13:18)

He that scorns to be taught, will certainly be brought down.