Bridges on Proverbs 13:1
 
 
Charles Bridges on Proverbs 13:1
 
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1.  A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
 
SUCH a wise son in filial reverence was Solomon himself. (Chapter 4:3, 4.) The connection however of instruction with rebuke mainly points us to that instruction which is obtained by discipline. Here then we turn to our great Exemplar. Was not he a wise son, when his ears were opened to his Father's discipline? (Isaiah 50:5.) How did he condescend to this painful school to “learn obedience”! (Hebrews 5:8.) How good is it in our daily practical walk to keep our eyes steadily fixed on him, following him closely in this child-like habit!
But the proud spirit does not easily bend. He has never heard his father's instruction with deference. Soon therefore he takes “the scorner's seat.” (Psalm 1:1.) When rebuke becomes necessary, he hears it not (Chapter 15:12); turns from it to his own course at the extreme point from wisdom (Chapter 12:1; 15:5), on the brink of ruin (Chapter 15:10; 29:1); carrying about him a fearful mark of reprobation! (1 Samuel 2:25.) Let me remember — If I am reluctant to hear the faithful rebuke of men, I am prepared to resist the rebuke of God. And how soon may this stubborn revolt bring his long-suffering to an end (2 Chronicles 36:16), and my soul to destruction! (Jeremiah 5:3. Zephaniah 3:2.) ‘From hardness of heart, and contempt of thy word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver me.’
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proverbs 4:3, 4
3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
 
 
Footnote:
Chapter 12:1. Schultens.
 

 
Proverbs 12:1
1 ¶ Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
 
 
Isaiah 50:5
5 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
 
 
Hebrews 5:8
8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
 
 
Psalm 1:1
1 ¶ Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. {ungodly: or, wicked}
 
 
Proverbs 15:12
12 ¶ A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
 
 
Proverbs 12:1
1 ¶ Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
 
Proverbs 15:5
5 ¶ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
 
 
Proverbs 15:10
10 ¶ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
 
Proverbs 29:1
1 ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
 
 
1 Samuel 2:25
25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.
 
 
2 Chronicles 36:16
16 But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. {remedy: Heb. healing}
 
 
Jeremiah 5:3
3 O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.
 
Zephaniah 3:2
2 She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. {correction: or, instruction}
 
 
Footnote:
Litany.