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