Proverbs 13- 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.
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- 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.
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- One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
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- 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.
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- 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. [1]
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- Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
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- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
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- He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
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- A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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- He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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- Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
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- A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
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- A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
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- He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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- The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
- [15] Or unfaithful does not endure