13Proverbs 13

1Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.Select Proverbs 13:1

2Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.Select Proverbs 13:2

3Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.Select Proverbs 13:3

4No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.Select Proverbs 13:4

5Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.Select Proverbs 13:5

6Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.Select Proverbs 13:6

7Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.Select Proverbs 13:7

8The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.Select Proverbs 13:8

9The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.Select Proverbs 13:9

10Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.Select Proverbs 13:10

11The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have.Select Proverbs 13:11

12When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy.Select Proverbs 13:12

13If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.Select Proverbs 13:13

14The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.Select Proverbs 13:14

15Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.Select Proverbs 13:15

16Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.Select Proverbs 13:16

17Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.Select Proverbs 13:17

18Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.Select Proverbs 13:18

19How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil.Select Proverbs 13:19

20Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.Select Proverbs 13:20

21Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things.Select Proverbs 13:21

22Good people will have wealth to leave to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners will go to the righteous.Select Proverbs 13:22

23Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust people keep them from being farmed.Select Proverbs 13:23

24If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them.Select Proverbs 13:24

25The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.Select Proverbs 13:25