GodsWord - Proverbs - 13

13:1  A wise son listens to his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.

13:2  A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people craves violence.

13:3  Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

13:4  A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.

13:5  A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.

13:6  Righteousness protects the honest way of life, but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.

13:7  One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

13:8  A person's riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.

13:9  The light of righteous people beams brightly, but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out.

13:10  Arrogance produces only quarreling, but those who take advice gain wisdom.

13:11  Wealth gained through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.

13:12  Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

13:13  Whoever despises God's words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears God's commands will be rewarded.

13:14  The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn one away from the grasp of death.

13:15  Good sense brings favor, but the way of treacherous people is always the same.

13:16  Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.

13:17  An undependable messenger gets into trouble, but a dependable envoy brings healing.

13:18  Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

13:19  A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.

13:20  Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer.

13:21  Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.

13:22  Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.

13:23  When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice.

13:24  Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.

13:25  A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.