Proverbs 13:9-19

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Only by pride cometh contention, but with the welladvised is wisdom.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, but when a desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the Word shall be destroyed, but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn him from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge, but a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be with him that refuseth instruction, but he that hath regard for reproof shall be honored.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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