Proverbs 13
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v1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
v2
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
v3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
v4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
v5
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
v6
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
v7
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
v8
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
v9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
v10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
v11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
v12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
v13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
v14
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
v15
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
v16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
v17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
v18
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
v19
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
v20
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
v21
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
v22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
v23
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
v24
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
v25
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.