Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 13

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He who walks with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

He who keeps his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens his lips wide shall have destruction.

He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

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

Righteousness guards the one who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he who gathers by labor shall increase.

Only by pride comes contention, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scorner does not hear rebuke.

Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who regards correction shall be honored.