13Proverbs 13

1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.Select Proverbs 13:1

2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.Select Proverbs 13:2

3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.Select Proverbs 13:3

4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.Select Proverbs 13:4

5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.Select Proverbs 13:5

6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.Select Proverbs 13:6

7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.Select Proverbs 13:7

8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.Select Proverbs 13:8

9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.Select Proverbs 13:9

10Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.Select Proverbs 13:10

11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.Select Proverbs 13:11

12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.Select Proverbs 13:12

13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.Select Proverbs 13:13

14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.Select Proverbs 13:14

15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.Select Proverbs 13:15

16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.Select Proverbs 13:16

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.Select Proverbs 13:17

18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.Select Proverbs 13:18

19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.Select Proverbs 13:19

20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.Select Proverbs 13:20

21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.Select Proverbs 13:21

22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.Select Proverbs 13:22

23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.Select Proverbs 13:23

24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.Select Proverbs 13:24

25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.Select Proverbs 13:25