Proverbs 13:12-22

12 It is sad not to get what you hoped for. But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

13 Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it, but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

15 People with good understanding will be well liked, but the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

16 Every wise person acts with good sense, but fools show how foolish they are.

17 A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble, but a trustworthy one makes everything right.

18 A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

19 It is so good when wishes come true, but fools hate to stop doing evil.

20 Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer.

21 Trouble always comes to sinners, but good people enjoy success.

22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for good people.