ProverbsChapter 13

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¹A wise son listens when his father disciplines him.
But a mocker won't listen when he is corrected. ²A man enjoys good things from the fruit of his lips.
But unfaithful people hunger for violence. ³Whoever guards his mouth protects his life.
Whoever opens his lips too wide brings ruin on himself. ⁴A lazy person wants things but gets nothing.
But hard-working people get all they need. ⁵Those who do right hate lies.
But the wicked bring shame and disgrace. ⁶Doing what is right guards a person of integrity.
But evil brings down the sinner. ⁷One person acts rich but has nothing.
Another acts poor but has great wealth. ⁸A rich man may have to use his riches to pay for his life.
But a poor man never hears a threat. ⁹The light of those who do right shines brightly.
But the lamp of the wicked will be put out. ¹⁰Pride only leads to fighting.
But wisdom is with those who take advice. ¹¹Money gained by cheating will shrink away.
But money earned by hard work will grow. ¹²Hope that is put off makes the heart sick.
But a wish that comes true is a tree of life. ¹³Whoever looks down on teaching will pay for it.
But whoever respects a command will be rewarded. ¹⁴The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life.
It turns a person away from the traps of death. ¹⁵Good understanding wins favor.
But the way of unfaithful people is hard. ¹⁶Every wise person acts with knowledge.
But a fool shows off how foolish he is. ¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble.
But a faithful messenger brings healing. ¹⁸Whoever ignores discipline will be poor and ashamed.
But whoever listens to correction will be honored. ¹⁹A wish that comes true is sweet to the soul.
But fools hate to turn away from evil. ²⁰Whoever walks with wise people will become wise.
But a friend of fools will be harmed. ²¹Trouble chases sinners.
But good things are the reward of those who do right. ²²A good man leaves something for his grandchildren.
But a sinner's wealth is saved up for those who do right. ²³A poor person's unplowed field may grow plenty of food.
But without justice it is swept away. ²⁴Whoever won't use the rod hates his son.
But whoever loves him is careful to discipline him. ²⁵A man who does right eats until he is full.
But the stomach of the wicked stays empty.