13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
13:4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
13:5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
13:7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
13:8 A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13:13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
13:15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
13:16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
13:18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
13:19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
13:21 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
13:23 A poor man’s field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
13:25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
13:1 A wise son hears his father s instruction, / But a scorner does not listen to rebuke.
13:2 A man will eat good from the fruit of his mouth, / But the desire of the treacherous is violence.
13:3 He who guards his mouth keeps his soul, / But he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.
13:4 The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing, / But the soul of the diligent will be made fat.
13:5 A righteous man hates what is false, / But a wicked man is odious and is confounded.
13:6 Righteousness guards him who is blameless in the way, / But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
13:7 There is one who pretends to be rich yet has nothing; / There is one who pretends to be poor yet has great wealth.
13:8 The ransom of a man s life is his riches, / But the poor hears no threatening.
13:9 The light of the righteous rejoices, / But the lamp of the wicked goes out.
13:10 Through pride comes nothing but strife, / But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
13:11 Wealth obtained by vanity will be diminished, / But he who gathers by labor increases it.
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, / But when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
13:13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, / But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, / To turn one aside from the snares of death.
13:15 Good understanding gives favor, / But the way of the treacherous is hard.
13:16 Every prudent man works with knowledge, / But a fool displays his folly.
13:17 A wicked messenger falls into evil, / But a faithful envoy brings healing.
13:18 Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses correction, / But he who regards reproof will be honored.
13:19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, / But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, / But the companion of fools will be troubled.
13:21 Evil pursues sinners, / But good recompenses the righteous.
13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children s children, / But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous man.
13:23 The fallow ground of the poor yields much food, / But it is destroyed through injustice.
13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son, / But he who loves him chastens him early.
13:25 The righteous man eats to the satisfying of his soul, / But the belly of the wicked will lack.