Pro 10:13 | MHM | STEP | Wisdom Brings Honor, Folly Brings Shame This section compares the results of wisdom and foolishness. It shows that wise people are respected and help others, while foolish people bring trouble on themselves. The way a person speaks reveals what is in their heart. v. 13 : A person who has understanding will show it in what they say. Wisdom is found in his lips . This means that wise people not only have wisdom inside, but they also share it with others through their words. It is an honor to be wise, but it is even better to help others become wise too. On the other hand, someone who lacks understanding will suffer for it. A rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding (Proverbs 10:13 ). Foolish people often get into trouble and are punished by their own conscience, by what others say, by the law, and by God’s judgment. Those who continue in foolish and sinful ways are preparing punishment for themselves, and this will bring them shame.

‏ Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom Brings Honor, Folly Brings Shame

This section compares the results of wisdom and foolishness. It shows that wise people are respected and help others, while foolish people bring trouble on themselves. The way a person speaks reveals what is in their heart.

v. 13: A person who has understanding will show it in what they say. Wisdom is found in his lips . This means that wise people not only have wisdom inside, but they also share it with others through their words. It is an honor to be wise, but it is even better to help others become wise too. On the other hand, someone who lacks understanding will suffer for it. A rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding (Proverbs 10:13 ^a). Foolish people often get into trouble and are punished by their own conscience, by what others say, by the law, and by God’s judgment. Those who continue in foolish and sinful ways are preparing punishment for themselves, and this will bring them shame.