Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Proverbs 15:5
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 15:31-32
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Proverbs 5:9-14
Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 12:1
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
Proverbs 13:13
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Jeremiah 5:3-9
O Lord, do not Your eyes look for truth?
You [have seen their faithless heart and] have stricken them,
But they did not weaken;
You have consumed them,
But they refused to take correction or instruction.
They have made their faces harder than rock;
They have refused to repent and return to You.
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Poverty
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Poverty
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
O Lord, do not Your eyes look for truth?
You [have seen their faithless heart and] have stricken them,
But they did not weaken;
You have consumed them,
But they refused to take correction or instruction.
They have made their faces harder than rock;
They have refused to repent and return to You.
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Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.