| 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 hear no threats. |
| 13:9 |
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. |
| 13:10 |
Pride only breeds 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. |
