Proverbs 13
13
1A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things, # Pr 12:14
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. # Pr 1:10-12,31; 18:20-21; Is 32:6-8
3The one who guards his mouth protects his life; # Pr 18:21; 21:23; Jms 3:2
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. # Pr 10:14; 12:13; 18:7
4The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied. # Pr 10:4; 12:24,27; 19:15
5The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
6Righteousness guards people of integrity, # Lit guards integrity of way
but wickedness undermines the sinner. # Pr 10:29; 11:3
7One man pretends to be rich but has nothing; # Pr 11:24; Lk 12:20-21; 1Tm 6:17-19; Rv 3:17-18
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth. # Lk 12:33; 2Co 6:10; Jms 2:5
8Riches are a ransom for a man’s life, # Jb 2:4; Pr 10:15
but a poor man hears no threat.
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, # Pr 4:18
but the lamp of the wicked is put out. # Jb 18:5-6; Pr 20:20; 24:20
10Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, # Pr 17:19
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
11Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, # Pr 10:2; 20:21; 23:5
but whoever earns it through labor # Lit whoever gathers upon his hand will multiply it. # Pr 10:4; 21:5-6
12Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life. # Pr 11:30; 15:4
13The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, # Nm 15:31; 2Ch 36:16
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. # Pr 3:1-2; 4:4; 6:23
14A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life, # Pr 10:11; 14:27
turning people away from the snares of death. # Ps 18:5; 116:3
15Good sense wins favor, # Pr 3:4
but the way of the treacherous never changes. # LXX, Syr, Tg read treacherous will perish
16Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity. # Pr 12:23; 15:2; Ec 10:3
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing. # Pr 25:13
18Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored. # Pr 5:12-14; 12:1; 15:31-33
19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil # Pr 16:22; 29:27
is an abomination to fools.
20The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
21Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous. # Ps 32:10; Pr 11:31; 13:13
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his # Or inheritance: his grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. # Jb 27:13-17; Pr 28:8; Ec 2:26
23The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
24The one who will not use the rod hates his son, # Pr 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15,17
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. # Dt 8:5; Pr 3:12; Heb 12:5-7
25A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty. # Pr 10:3
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Proverbs 13
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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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