Proverbs 13:11-21

11 The riches of vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labour shall increase.

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

13 Whosoever despises the word shall perish by it: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding brings forth grace: but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every sane man works according to wisdom: but the fool shall manifest his folly.

17 A bad messenger shall fall into evil: but a faithful ambassador is medicine.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses chastening: but he that regards reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He that walks with wise men shall be wise, but the companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21 Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous good shall be repaid.