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
The one who despises the word will experience bad consequences (be destroyed). He who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 5:9
You will give your honor (majesty) to others and your years to the cruel one.
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who accepts discipline is prudent.
Proverbs 19:6
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Jeremiah 5:3
Jehovah looks for faithfulness. He struck you, but you paid no attention. He crushed you, but you refused to learn. You were stubborn and would not turn from your sins.
Hebrews 12:25
Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape then, if we turn away from the one who speaks 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 (insight).
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.
Psalm 141:5
A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.