Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:2
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:5
The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7
One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:8
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 13:11
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 13:19
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:21
Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
Proverbs 13:23
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.
Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 13:25
A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.