Proverbs, 13
8. The ransom for life is a person's wealth; but the poor will not hear the reproof.
8. The ransom for life is a person's wealth; but the poor will not hear the reproof.
Proverbs 13 presents a series of saying about wisdom and human conduct. The importance of having wisdom and discernment in decision making and living with other people is highlighted. It is also emphasized the value of honesty, prudence and humility, and the negative consequences of laziness, greed and pride. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in Proverbs 13, taken from different Bible books:
Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of knowledge; but the foolishness despises wisdom and instruction." This verse highlights the importance of having fear and reverence for God as the basis for the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, a recurring theme in Proverbs 13.
Proverbs 11:2: "When pride comes, it also comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom." This verse emphasizes the importance of humility, a value that is praised in various proverbs of Proverbs 13.
Proverbs 15:27: "The greedy disturbs your own home, but what hates the bribery will live." This verse highlights the negative consequences of greed, a theme that is also addressed in Proverbs 13.
Proverbs 16:3: "Trust the Lord your works, and your plans will be established." This verse emphasizes the importance of relying on God and submitting to His will, an attitude that is encouraged in various proverbs of Proverbs 13.
Proverbs 22:4: "The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life." This verse again highlights the importance of humility and fear of God as values to be sought, a message that is reinforced in various proverbs of Proverbs 13.
“O grau sublime da humildade é não só reconhecer a abnegação, mas amá-la.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina