Proverbs Thirteen
by Dr. Henry M. Morris
(taken from the Defender's Study Bible)
Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
maketh himself rich. Compare 2 Corinthians 6:10.
Proverbs 13:8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
tree of life. Fulfilled hope, like true wisdom and righteousness, is so vitalizing as to be like the very tree of life. See notes on Proverbs 3:18.
despiseth the word. It is a dangerous thing to despise God's Word, for men will be judged by it one day (Revelation 20:12; John 12:48).
destroyed. This is a sober warning to those who would question the Word of God. Note Matthew 7:26-27; Revelation 22:18-19.
Proverbs 13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Proverbs 13:17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
inheritance. This “inheritance” may or may not include material substance, but the real inheritance is that of godly teaching and example, as well as answered prayer for the family.
spareth his rod. Although contrary to modern humanistic child psychology, the Bible clearly teachesespecially here in the book of Proverbsthat judicious corporal punishment, if administered carefully and lovingly, as well as appropriately, is necessary in child-raising. Note also such Scriptures as Proverbs 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15, etc.