Proverbs Chapter 13 (ESV)

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undefined A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

undefined From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

undefined Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

undefined The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

undefined The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.

undefined Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

undefined One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

undefined The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

undefined The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

undefined By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

undefined Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

undefined Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

undefined Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.

undefined The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

undefined Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.

undefined Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

undefined A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

undefined Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

undefined A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

undefined Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

undefined Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.

undefined A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

undefined The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.

undefined Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

undefined The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

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