Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heeds his fathers instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.5 A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.8 The ransom of a mans life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.9 The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.10 By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.13 He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.15 Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrens children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.

3 He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

5 The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

8 A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat.

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.

20 He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues the sinner,
but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 A poor man's field may produce abundant food,
but injustice sweeps it away.

24 He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content,
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.