Proverbs 13

1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.⋮

2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.⋮

3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.⋮

4 The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.⋮

5 The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.⋮

6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.⋮

7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.⋮

8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.⋮

9 The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.⋮

10 Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.⋮

11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.⋮

12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.⋮

13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.⋮

14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.⋮

15 Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.⋮

16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.⋮

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.⋮

18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.⋮

19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.⋮

20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.⋮

21 Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.⋮

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.⋮

23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.⋮

24 The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.⋮

25 The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.⋮