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# Proverbs 13

[1](#verse-1) A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

[2](#verse-2) By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.

[3](#verse-3) He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

[4](#verse-4) The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

[5](#verse-5) A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

[6](#verse-6) Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

[7](#verse-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](#verse-8) The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

[9](#verse-9) The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

[10](#verse-10) Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

[11](#verse-11) Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

[12](#verse-12) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

[13](#verse-13) Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

[14](#verse-14) The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

[15](#verse-15) Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

[16](#verse-16) Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

[17](#verse-17) A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

[18](#verse-18) Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

[19](#verse-19) Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

[20](#verse-20) One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

[21](#verse-21) Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

[22](#verse-22) A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

[23](#verse-23) An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

[24](#verse-24) One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

[25](#verse-25) The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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