| Chapter 13 |
1 | A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
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2 | By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.
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3 | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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4 | The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
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5 | A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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6 | Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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7 | There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
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8 | The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.
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9 | The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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10 | By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.
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11 | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
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12 | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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13 | Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.
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14 | The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.
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15 | Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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16 | Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
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17 | A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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18 | Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
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19 | Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.
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20 | One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.
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21 | Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.
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22 | A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
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23 | An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.
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24 | One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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25 | The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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