Proverbs 13:8-18

8 The redemption of a man’s life is his riches: but the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous shall rejoice: but the fire of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Pride shall certainly give birth to contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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.