Proverbs 13:16-25

16 A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.

17 Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

18 Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.

19 Souls who follow their hearts thrive; fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

20 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

21 Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.

22 A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren; ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.

23 Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor, or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.

24 A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.

25 An appetite for good brings much satisfaction, but the belly of the wicked always wants more.