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