 Proverbs Chapter 13 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: Proverbs Chapter 13 shows the contrast between the wisdom of righteousness versus the stupidity of sinful living which continues the pattern in Chapter 12.
(Pro 13:1) A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A wise son will take heed to his father’s correction. The word translated as instruction {rowm muwcar} has the sense of a ‘lecture of correction.’ A rebellious and disrespectful child will usually reject correction. (Pro 13:2) A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. (Pro 13:3) He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. Wise use of the mouth will bring good consequences. The word translated as transgressors (dgb bagad) literally refers to those who act treacherously or deceitfully. Implicit is that treacherous or deceitful statements may produce a violent reaction. People in the world do not take kindly to being doubled-crossed. It tends to breed violence. Once again in verse 3, the issue of controlling the tongue comes into view. A person who can keep his (or her) mouth shut will avoid trouble. A big mouth leads to trouble. The book of James goes into detail about the dangers of a loose tongue. We must control our speech. Continue Reading in PDF: 
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