Chapter
Proverbs 13

Book of Proverbs - Chapter 13

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 13:2

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

Proverbs 13:3

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

Proverbs 13:4

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

Proverbs 13:5

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

Proverbs 13:6

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

Proverbs 13:7

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

Proverbs 13:8

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

Proverbs 13:9

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

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 13:11

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

Proverbs 13:12

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

Proverbs 13:13

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

Proverbs 13:14

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

Proverbs 13:15

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

Proverbs 13:16

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

Proverbs 13:17

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

Proverbs 13:18

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

Proverbs 13:19

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

Proverbs 13:20

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

Proverbs 13:21

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

Proverbs 13:22

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

Proverbs 13:23

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

Proverbs 13:24

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

Proverbs 13:25

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

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