Proverbs 13

Treated in 31 passages across the library.

  • 13:20 Spend time with the wise and you will grow wise; keep company with fools and you will get hurt. 12
  • 13:4 The lazy want and want but get nothing, while the diligent are fully satisfied. 4
  • 13:11 Money that comes easily soon dwindles, but whoever gathers it bit by bit makes it grow. 4
  • 13:15 Good sense wins goodwill, but the way of the treacherous is rough going. 3
  • 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner ends up with the righteous. 3
  • 13:7 Some pretend to be rich but have nothing; others pretend to be poor but have great wealth. 1
  • 13:12 When hope keeps being put off, the heart grows sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. 1
  • 13:13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay the price, but whoever respects a command will be rewarded. 1
  • 13:24 Whoever holds back the rod hates their son, but the one who loves him is quick to discipline him. 1
  • 13:25 The righteous have enough to eat, but the stomachs of the wicked go empty. 1

Open Word Bible

  1. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Assurance cites Prov. xiii. 4

    …the end.” (Heb. vi. 11.) “The soul of the diligent,” says Solomon, “shall be made fat.” (Prov. xiii. 4.) There is much truth in the old maxim of the Puritans: “Faith of adherence comes by…

  2. Faithful With Little · Ochorus Originals

    Gain All You Can, Honestly cites Proverbs 13:11

    …that comes easily soon dwindles, but whoever gathers it bit by bit makes it grow.” (Proverbs 13:11) There is a kind of wealth that comes fast: the lottery win, the get-rich-quick scheme…

  3. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Ninth Stage cites Prov. 13:4

    …that are never like to come there. “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing.” Prov. 13:4. Ignorance: But I think of them, and leave all for them. Christian: That I doubt: for to…

  4. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    The Cost cites Prov. xiii. 4

    …sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” (Prov. xiii. 4.) This also sounds hard. There is nothing we naturally dislike so much as “trouble” about…

  5. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Growth cites Prov. xiii. 4

    …of Solomon sink down into your heart: “The soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” (Prov. xiii. 4.) (a) One thing essential to growth in grace is diligence in the use of private means of…

  6. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Growth in Grace cites Prov 13:7

    …when they think they do not, ‘There is that maketh himself poor, yet has great riches.’ Prov 13:7. The sight Christians have of their defects in grace, and their thirst after greater…

  7. Daughters of the King – 30 Days with God for Girls – Book 3 · Ochorus Originals

    Day 15 — Money Wise cites Proverbs 13:11

    …wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.” — Proverbs 13:11 (BSB) Maybe you get an allowance. Maybe you earn money doing chores, babysitting, pet…

  8. Faithful With Little · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix 1: A 30-Day Reading Plan cites Proverbs 13:11

    …God detests dishonest scales. Is there any dishonesty in how I earn or spend? Day 16. Proverbs 13:11. Money gathered bit by bit grows. Where do I need patience instead of haste? Day 17.…

  9. Real Questions – Book 3 · Ochorus Originals

    Is Gambling Wrong? cites Proverbs 13:11

    …quick money with steady work: “what is earned through hard work will be multiplied” (Proverbs 13:11). Money is a trust. Everything you have is God’s, lent to you to use well, for your…

  10. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Twenty Years in Chains cites Proverbs 13:12

    …becomes psychologically different. Proverbs says, “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick” (Proverbs 13:12, ASV). Biblical heroes are not immune to the pain of deferred hope. Nee's teaching on…

  11. The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Month of October cites Prov. 13:13

    …in thy living Lord. Oct. 17 HOLY FEAR "He that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded" Prov. 13:13 Holy awe of God's Word is at a great discount. Men think themselves wiser than the Word…

  12. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Third Stage cites Prov. 13:15

    …than take the pains to go up this hill. Christiana: “The way of transgressors is hard.” Prov. 13:15. It is a wonder that they can get into these ways without danger of breaking their necks.…

  13. How to Bring Men to Christ · R. A. Torrey

    Dealing with Those Who Are Anxious to Be Saved and Know How, but Who Have Difficulties cites Prov. xiii. 15

    …and show him that a Christian life is not hard but exceedingly pleasant. Then turn him to Prov. xiii. 15, and show him that it is the sinner’s life that is hard. 9. “I am afraid of my ungodly…

  14. The Life of Trust (For Teens) · George Müller

    The Way That Is Hard cites Proverbs 13:15

    “Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.” — Proverbs 13:15 (WEB) Before George Müller was a man anyone admired, he was a liar and a thief, and he…

  15. Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 13:20

    …began to unsettle his unbelief. Scriptures to revisit Colossians 3:23; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Proverbs 13:20. Reflection 1. For whom do you do your work? 2. Which of your friends challenge you most?…

  16. Practical Religion · J. C. Ryle

    The World cites Prov. xiii. 20

    …that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." (Prov. xiii. 20.) If then a Christian, who desires to live consistently, chooses for his friends those…

  17. Anchored – 30 Days with God for Teens – Book 1 · Ochorus Originals

    Day 26 — Friends Who Shape You cites Proverbs 13:20

    …who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). And today’s verse says a righteous person is “cautious in friendship.” Not suspicious…

  18. Growing in Wisdom · Ochorus Originals

    Friendship and Peer Pressure cites Proverbs 13:20

    "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." — Proverbs 13:20 The Power of Friendship Friendship is one of the most beautiful gifts God gives us, but…

  19. Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 5 · Ochorus Originals

    Day 9 — Walk with the Wise cites Proverbs 13:20

    …walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20 (BSB) Have you ever noticed that after you spend a lot of time with a friend, you start…

  20. The Key Teachings of George Whitefield · Ochorus Originals

    Walking with God cites PROVERBS 13:20

    …He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. PROVERBS 13:20 Why it is worth it Whitefield then gives three motives. Walking with God is honourable…

  21. The Life of Antony (For Teens) · Athanasius of Alexandria

    Learning from Everyone cites Proverbs 13:20

    …that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) When Antony started his new life, there weren’t yet any big monasteries in Egypt.…

  22. Real Questions – Book 3 · Ochorus Originals

    Should I Only Have Christian Friends? cites Proverbs 13:20

    …who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). That isn’t about Christians versus everyone else. Some non-Christian friends are…

  23. How to Succeed in the Christian Life (For Teens) · R. A. Torrey

    Friends and Fun cites Proverbs 13:20

    …that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) Torrey has a chapter on friends. He says: “Our companions have a great deal to do…

  24. Tell Me the Story – Book 9: Songs and Wise Words · Ochorus Originals

    A Friend Who Sticks Close cites Proverbs 13:20

    …who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). The friends we spend time with change us, for better or for worse. Imagine a girl…

  25. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Holiness of God cites Prov 13:20

    …(3.) Walk with them that are holy. ‘He that walketh with the wise shall be wise.’ Prov 13:20. Be among the spices and you will smell of them. Association begets assimilation. Nothing…

  26. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Sanctification cites Prov 13.20

    …our creed, so it should be in our company. ‘He that walketh with the wise shall be wise.’ Prov 13.20. Association begets assimilation. (5.) Pray for sanctification. Job propounds a question.…

  27. Faithful With Little · Ochorus Originals

    Provide for Your Own cites Proverbs 13:22

    …The future. Proverbs says, “A good person leaves an inheritance to their grandchildren” (Proverbs 13:22). That doesn’t have to mean a fortune. It means thinking beyond yourself and your own…

  28. Faithful With Little · Ochorus Originals

    Passing It On cites Proverbs 13:22

    …happy. Leave an inheritance “A good person leaves an inheritance to their grandchildren” (Proverbs 13:22). For some families, that will include money or property, and it is wise to plan for it…

  29. Rise Up, Men of God · Ochorus Originals

    A Legacy That Outlives You cites Proverbs 13:22

    …for their children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous." — Proverbs 13:22 You will die, brother. I do not say this to be dark. I say it because the Bible says it.…

  30. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    On Family Religion cites Prov. 13:24

    …that spareth the rod, hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” (Prov. 13:24.) And upon this is grounded that plain commandment, directed to all that fear God…

  31. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour · Dwight L. Moody

    May cites Prov. xiii. 25

    …God can use it!—F. Whitfield. May 8 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul. Prov. xiii. 25. Christ must satisfy; then, if we are not satisfied, it must be because we are not…