Chapter 13

  A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.  

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  By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.  

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  He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.  

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  The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.  

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  A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.  

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  Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.  

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  There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.  

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  The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.  

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  The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.  

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  By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.  

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  Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.  

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  Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.  

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  Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.  

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  The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.  

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  Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.  

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  Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.  

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  A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.  

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  Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.  

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  Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.  

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  One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.  

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  Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.  

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  A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.  

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  An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.  

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  One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.  

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  The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.  

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