Proverbs

chapter 13


Chapters:


verse #1

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.


verse #2

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.


verse #3

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.


verse #4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.


verse #5

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.


verse #6

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.


verse #7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.


verse #8

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.


verse #9

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.


verse #10

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.


verse #11

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.


verse #12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.


verse #13

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


verse #14

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.


verse #15

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.


verse #16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.


verse #17

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.


verse #18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.


verse #19

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.


verse #20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.


verse #21

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.


verse #22

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


verse #23

An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.


verse #24

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.


verse #25

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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