Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 13:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace”
Proverbs 13:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:13
This proverb warns of consequences for treating God's Word lightly. "Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed" pronounces judgment on Scripture-despisers. Baz ledavar yekhavel lo (בָּז לְדָבָר יֵחָבֶל לוֹ, despising the word—pledged/bound to it, destroyed by it). Buz (בּוּז, despise, hold in contempt) toward davar (דָּבָר, word, commandment) results in yechaval (יֵחָבֶל, being bound as pledge, destroyed, ruined). Those who treat God's Word contemptuously become enslaved to their own destruction."But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded" promises blessing for reverence. Yare mit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:13
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“and has broken his commandment”
“and despised his words”
“that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished”
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
“and didn't walk in my statutes”
“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”
“and they rejected my ordinances”
“both small and great.”
“but had rejected my statutes”
“and wanted none of my reproof;”