Proverbs 13

1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.WEB — Proverbs 13:1

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

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

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

5 A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.WEB — Proverbs 13:5

6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.WEB — Proverbs 13:6

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

8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.WEB — Proverbs 13:8

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.WEB — Proverbs 13:9

10 By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.WEB — Proverbs 13:10

11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.WEB — Proverbs 13:11

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

13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.WEB — Proverbs 13:13

14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.WEB — Proverbs 13:14

15 Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.WEB — Proverbs 13:15

16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.WEB — Proverbs 13:16

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.WEB — Proverbs 13:17

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

19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.WEB — Proverbs 13:19

20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.WEB — Proverbs 13:20

21 Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.WEB — Proverbs 13:21

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.WEB — Proverbs 13:22

23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.WEB — Proverbs 13:23

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

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