Proverbs 13:6-16

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.^[a]

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp^[b] of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour^[c] shall increase.

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

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.^[d]

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

15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

Footnotes

• [a]. the sinner: Heb. sin
• [b]. lamp: or, candle
• [c]. by labour: Heb. with the hand
• [d]. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace