Proverbs Chapter 13 Back Next{13:1} A wise son listens to his
father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
{13:2} By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the un
faithful crave violence.
{13:3} He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
{13:4} The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
{13:5} A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
{13:6} Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
{13:7} There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
{13:8} The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
{13:9} The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the
lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
{13:10} Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
{13:11} Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
{13:12}
Hope deferred makes the
heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
{13:13} Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
{13:14} The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of
death.
{13:15} Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
{13:16} Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
{13:17} A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
{13:18} Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
{13:19} Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
{13:20} One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
{13:21} Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
{13:22} A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
{13:23} An abundance of food is in poor people's
fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
{13:24} One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
{13:25} The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the
belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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