Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Poverty
Bible References
Poverty
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.
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 5:9
Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,
Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,
Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
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.
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 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Jeremiah 5:3
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.
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?
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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.
Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
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.
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
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.
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.