Proverbs 13
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1A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.1A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.
2From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.2Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
3Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.3Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
4The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.4Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
5A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.5The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness protects the blameless, but wickedness brings down the sinner.6Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.
7One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.7Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.
8The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.8The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.
9The light of the righteous shines, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.9The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
10Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.10Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity. 11Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
12Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
13Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.13People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
14What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.14The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
15Good understanding produces grace, but the lifestyle of the treacherous never changes. 15A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.
16Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.16Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
17An evil messenger stumbles into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.17An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
18Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.18If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
19Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.19It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.
20Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.20Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
21Disaster pursues the sinful, but good will reward the righteous.21Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
22A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.22Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.
23The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.23A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.
24Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
25A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.25The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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