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ESV Global Study Bible :: Footnotes for Proverbs 13

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References for Pro 13:16 —  1   2   3   4 

Prov. 13:1–6 The present section of Proverbs (10:1–22:16) began with a call to be a wise son (compare 10:1). This present sub-section (13:1–6) uses word play (compare 10:6–32) relating to speech (hears/listen, 13:1; mouth, vv. 2–3; lips, v. 3; falsehood, v. 5) and eating or desire (eats, v. 2; desire, v. 2; craves and richly supplied, v. 4). Those who seek to guard their mouth (v. 3) through righteousness (v. 6) are assured that such a path will have a positive impact on their heart and actions.

Prov. 13:9 The images of light and lamp refer to a person’s joy, energy, and visible success in life, all of which cause the righteous to rejoice. For the wicked, this light will be put out. This may also imply the actual end of life for the wicked (compare 24:20).

Prov. 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle. The person who receives sudden wealth has not worked for it enough to understand its value and has not gained sufficient skill in managing it (see 28:20). By contrast, Proverbs prefers diligent, patient, careful labor that will increase wealth over time.

Prov. 13:22–25 Walking with the wise (see vv. 20–21) includes caring for children by providing both a material inheritance and moral discipline.

Prov. 13:23 The causes of poverty are complex. It can be caused by injustice and oppression (as here; compare 22:16; 28:3; 15); by laziness (6:9–11; 28:19); by God’s punishment on wickedness (10:2–3; 13:25); or by his mysterious providence (e.g., 22:2).

Prov. 13:24 Physical discipline is a common theme in Proverbs (e.g., 10:13; 17:10; 22:15; 23:13–24; 29:15). It is viewed as an important part of training of a child: to teach him to avoid wrong behavior, to embrace what is right, and to build godly character. See Heb. 12:5–11.

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