The In-Dept Study of the Bible
Proverbs 13
1 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good
things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
One who opens wide his lips comes to
ruin.
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has
nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be
fully satisfied.
5 A righteous man hates lies,
but a wicked man brings shame and
disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 There are some who pretend to be rich,
yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be
poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor hear no threats.
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 with people who take
advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles
away, but he who gathers by hand makes it
grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, itis a tree
of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay
for it, but he who respects a command will
be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of
life, to turn from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who
refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be
honored.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.
20 One who walks with wise men grows
wise, but a companion offools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his
children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored
for the righteous.
23 An abundance of food is in poor people’s
fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 One who spares the rod hates his son,
but one who loves him is careful to
discipline him.
25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying
of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.