Proverbs Chapter 13 (NIV)

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undefined A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

undefined From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.

undefined He who guards his lips guards his life,but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

undefined The sluggard craves and gets nothing,but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

undefined The righteous hate what is false,but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

undefined Righteousness guards the man of integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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

undefined A man’s riches may ransom his life,but a poor man hears no threat.

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

undefined Pride only breeds quarrels,but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

undefined Dishonest money dwindles away,but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

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

undefined He who scorns instruction will pay for it,but he who respects a command is rewarded.

undefined The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,turning a man from the snares of death.

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

undefined Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,but a fool exposes his folly.

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

undefined He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,but whoever heeds correction is honored.

undefined A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but fools detest turning from evil.

undefined He who walks with the wise grows wise,but a companion of fools suffers harm.

undefined Misfortune pursues the sinner,but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

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

undefined A poor man’s field may produce abundant food,but injustice sweeps it away.

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

undefined The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

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