13 Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!

15 Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:13-15

Commentary on Proverbs 13:13

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He that stands in awe of God, and reverences his word, shall escape destruction, and be rewarded for his godly fear.

Commentary on Proverbs 13:14

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The rule by which the wise regulate their conduct, is a fountain yielding life and happiness.

Commentary on Proverbs 13:15

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The way of sinners is hard upon others, and hard to the sinner himself. The service of sin is slavery; the road to hell is strewed with the thorns and thistles that followed the curse.