13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
13:2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good things, but the treacherous crave violence.
13:3 He who watches his mouth protects his life, but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
13:4 The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.
13:5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.
13:6 Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
13:7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
13:8 A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor person hears no threat.
13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly. The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
13:10 Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.
13:11 Wealth gained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers by labor increases it.
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13:13 Whoever despises instruction will pay a penalty, but whoever respects a mitzvah will be rewarded.
13:14 Wise instruction is a fountain of life, turning one away from snares of death.
13:15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
13:16 Everyone shrewd acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
13:18 He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
13:19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil.
13:20 He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
13:21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
13:23 The fallow field of the poor yields much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.
13:25 The righteous eats to his heart’s content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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