Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. ✦

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence. ✦

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. ✦

4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. ✦

5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. ✦

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. ✦

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth. ✦

8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening. ✦

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. ✦

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom. ✦

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. ✦

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. ✦

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. ✦

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death. ✦

15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard. ✦

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly. ✦

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health. ✦

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored. ✦

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. ✦

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. ✦

21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good. ✦

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous. ✦

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice. ✦

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. ✦

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want. ✦