Proverbs 13

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• 1. A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
• 2. From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
• 3. He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
• 4. The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
• 5. The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
• 6. Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
• 7. One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
• 8. A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
• 9. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
• 10. Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
• 11. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
• 12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
• 13. He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
• 14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
• 15. Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
• 16. Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
• 17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
• 18. He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
• 19. A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
• 20. He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
• 21. Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
• 22. A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
• 23. A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
• 24. He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
• 25. The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

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