| 13.1 |
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke. |
| 13.2 |
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence. |
| 13.3 |
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| 13.4 |
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. |
| 13.5 |
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. |
| 13.6 |
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
| 13.7 |
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. |
| 13.8 |
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| 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 with ones who take advice is wisdom. |
| 13.11 |
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| 13.12 |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| 13.13 |
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. |
| 13.14 |
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn 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 from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. |
| 13.17 |
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. |
| 13.18 |
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. |
| 13.19 |
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. |
| 13.20 |
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
| 13.21 |
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. |
| 13.22 |
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. |
| 13.23 |
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away. |
| 13.24 |
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
| 13.25 |
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |
