Proverbs 13
13
1 A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
2 From the fruit of his own month, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.
3 Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
4 The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
5 The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded.
6 Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner.
7 One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.
8 The redemption of a man's life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction.
9 The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished.
10 Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
11 Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.
12 Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life.
13 Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death.
15 Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.
16 The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
17 The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
18 Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.
19 The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.
20 Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
21 Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just.
22 The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
23 Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.
24 He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
25 The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.
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Proverbs 13
13
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
1A wise son listens to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.
2A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,
but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
3Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.
Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
4A lazy person craves food and there is none,
but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.
5A righteous person hates lying,
but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness protects the honest way of life,
but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.
7One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.
Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
8A person’s riches are the ransom for his life,
but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.
9The light of righteous people beams brightly,
but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out.
10Arrogance produces only quarreling,
but those who take advice gain wisdom.
11Wealth ⌞gained⌟ through injustice dwindles away,
but whoever gathers little by little has plenty.
12Delayed hope makes one sick at heart,
but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
13Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty,
but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.
14The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life
to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
15Good sense brings favor,
but the way of treacherous people is always the same.#13:15 Masoretic Text; Greek “is their disaster.”
16Any sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
17An undependable messenger gets into trouble,
but a dependable envoy brings healing.
18Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline,
but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.
19A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul,
but turning from evil is disgusting to fools.
20Whoever walks with wise people will be wise,
but whoever associates with fools will suffer.
21Disaster hunts down sinners,
but righteous people are rewarded with good.
22Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.
23When poor people are able to plow, there is much food,
but a person is swept away where there is no justice.
24Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him,
but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.
25A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite,
but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.
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