Proverbs 13
New International Version - Proverbs 13 << | >> 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 13:1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. 13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. 13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. 13:4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. 13:5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. 13:7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 13:8 A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. 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 wisdom is found in those who take advice. 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. 13:13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man 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 out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. 13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 13:18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 13:19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. 13:21 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous. 13:23 A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away. 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. 13:25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.