Proverbs 13

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1. 1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to correction.
2. 2A person shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3. 3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life, but whoever speaks carelessly will face ruin.
4. 4The soul of the sluggard desires but has nothing, while the soul of the diligent will be richly satisfied.
5. 5A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person is loathsome and comes to shame.
6. 6Righteousness keeps the one who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7. 7Some people make themselves rich but have nothing; others make themselves poor but have great riches.
8. 8A person's wealth can be a ransom for their life, but the poor do not hear rebuke.
9. 9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. 10Contention comes only from pride, but wisdom is with those who are well advised.
11. 11Wealth gained by vanity will decrease, but whoever gathers through labor will increase.
12. 12Hope delayed makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13. 13Whoever despises the word will be destroyed, but whoever fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14. 14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, enabling one to depart from the snares of death.
15. 15Good understanding brings favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.
16. 16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
17. 17A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. 18Poverty and shame will come to those who refuse instruction, but those who accept correction will be honored.
19. 19Achieving a desire is sweet to the soul, but fools find it detestable to turn away from evil.
20. 20Whoever walks with wise people will become wise, but a companion of fools will be destroyed.
21. 21Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22. 22A good person leaves an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23. 23Much food is in the fields of the poor, but some are destroyed for lack of judgment.
24. 24Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but whoever loves him disciplines him promptly.
25. 25The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked shall want.