Proverbs 13
World English Bible - Proverbs 13 << | >> 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 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 unfaithful 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 hears no threats. 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. 13:10 By pride comes only 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.