THE BOOK OF PROVERBS
Proverbs 13
1 ¶ A wise son listens to his father’s instruction: but a mocker will not hear criticism.
2 ¶ A man can enjoy good as a fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors feed on violence.
3 ¶ He who guards his mouth protects his life: but he who does not restrain his lips invites destruction.
4 ¶ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent will prosper.
5 ¶ A righteous man hates lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and comes to shame.
6 ¶ Righteousness guards one who is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 ¶ There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing: there is one who pretends to be poor, yet has great riches.
8 ¶ A man’s riches are the ransom for his life: but the poor does not hear such threats.
9 ¶ The light of the righteous shines brightly: but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10 ¶ Strife is caused only by pride: but those who accept advice gain wisdom.
11 ¶ Wealth gained without effort will dwindle away: but whoever earns it by labor will increase it.
12 ¶ Hope that is delayed makes the heart sick: but when what is hoped for becomes a reality, it is a tree of life.
13 ¶ The one who despises instruction will be destroyed: but he who takes the commandment seriously will find reward.
14 ¶ A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
15 ¶ Good understanding brings favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 ¶ Any sensible man will act wisely: but a fool displays his stupidity.
17 ¶ A wicked envoy will cause trouble: but a faithful ambassador heals differences.
18 ¶ Poverty and shame come to one who refuses correction: but he who takes rebuke seriously will be honored.
19 ¶ The fulfillment of one’s desire is sweet to the soul: but fools hate to depart from evil.
20 ¶ He who walks with wise men will be wise: but a companion of fools will be destroyed.
21 ¶ Disaster hunts down sinners: but the righteous are rewarded with good.
22 ¶ A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 ¶ There is much food in the plowed ground of the poor: but it is swept away by injustice.
24 ¶ He who will not use his stick hates his son: but he who loves him will punish him when it is called for.
25 ¶ The righteous eats until he is full: but the appetite of the wicked is never satisfied.