Proverbs 13
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1A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer 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 mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.2Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.3Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
4The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.4Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
5The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.5The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.6Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.
7One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.7Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.8The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.
9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.9The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
10By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.10Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
11Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.11Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
13Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.13People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from 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 sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.15A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction.
16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.16Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.17An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
18Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.18If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
19A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.19It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.
20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.20Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
21Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.21Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.22Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.
23The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.23A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.
24Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
25The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.25The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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