PROVERBS 13 (KJV)
1) A wise son heareth his father's instruction:
but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2) A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth:
but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3) He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4) The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing:
but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5) A righteous man hateth lying:
but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6) Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way:
but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7) There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing:
there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
8) The ransom of a man's life are his riches:
but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9) The light of the righteous rejoiceth:
but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10) Only by pride cometh contention:
but with the well advised is wisdom.
11) Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished:
but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12) Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:
but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13) Whoso despiseth The Word shall be destroyed:
but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14) The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
to depart from the snares of death.
15) Good understanding giveth favour:
but the way of transgressors is hard.
16) Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge:
but a fool layeth open his folly.
17) A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:
but a faithful ambassador is health.
18) Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction:
but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19) The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul:
but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20) He that walketh with wise men shall be wise:
but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21) Evil pursueth sinners:
but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22) A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children:
and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23) Much food is in the tillage of the poor:
but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
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24) He that spareth his rod hateth his son:
but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes
25) The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul:
but the belly of the wicked shall want.
COMMENTARY
Definition of betimes: early, quickly, according to biblestudytools.com. So, when correcting the child, do this immediately after the infraction so as not to be misunderstood what the punishment is for.
Verse 1) This is why we work so hard with our children. We have those who listen to their parents and take what we say and act on our instruction. Then we have children who resist instruction without even considering that we love them and want the best for them, so we try punishing them that they may learn to obey. It is so much better for them when they grow older if they are taught to obey and respect authority when they are young.
Verse 2) speaks of the power of the tongue. If you have a foul mouth, you are less likely to be gainfully employed and less likely to have a flourishing business. Don't think that transgressors have a pleasant life, either. Even the heads of drug cartels have a target on them; not only by others in the cartels, but also by the police. How can you have a pleasant meal when so many are against you?
Verse 1) This is why we work so hard with our children. We have those who listen to their parents and take what we say and act on our instruction. Then we have children who resist instruction without even considering that we love them and want the best for them, so we try punishing them that they may learn to obey. It is so much better for them when they grow older if they are taught to obey and respect authority when they are young.
Verse 2) speaks of the power of the tongue. If you have a foul mouth, you are less likely to be gainfully employed and less likely to have a flourishing business. Don't think that transgressors have a pleasant life, either. Even the heads of drug cartels have a target on them; not only by others in the cartels, but also by the police. How can you have a pleasant meal when so many are against you?
Verse 8) deals with ransom: people of fame, riches, etc. can raise a great sum of money when held for ransom; people without means don't have to stress about being held for ransom.
Verse 9) Jesus is the Light of the righteous (John 8:12). He rejoices, saints rejoice, all of heaven rejoices when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7). But the light of unrepentant sinners will be snuffed out for eternity. So, let me ask you: which scenario describes your life? If you want to spend eternity with Jesus in heaven, now is the time to choose. Click here for more information: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html.
Verse 24) "Spare the rod, spoil the child." I have heard this saying frequently when I was growing up. It is here, in black and white, inspired by The Holy Spirit, that we are to use physical means to correct our children. And we are to chastise them immediately after the infraction (betimes), lest they be confused as to why they are being punished. When I showed this to my Grandson, he was in awe that we spank him only if we love him. If we hate him, we would leave him to his own devices. This does not say to abuse the children, by the way.
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you are a very wise man
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