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Proverbs 13

The Complete Jewish Bible CJB

1 A son who heeds his father's discipline is wise, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

2 A [good] man enjoys good as a result of what he says, but the essence of the treacherous is violence.

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.

4 The lazy person wants but doesn't have; the diligent get their desires filled.

5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.

6 Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.

7 There are those with nothing who pretend they are rich, also those with great wealth who pretend they are poor.

8 The rich man may have to ransom his life, but a poor man gets no threats.

9 The light of the righteous [shines] joyfully, but the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

10 Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.

11 Wealth gotten by worthless means dwindles away, but he who amasses it by hard work will increase it.

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

13 He who despises a word will suffer for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.

15 Good common sense produces grace, but the way of the treacherous is rough.

16 Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and shame are for him who won't be taught, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning away from evil is abhorrent to fools.

20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer.

21 Evil pursues sinners, but prosperity will reward the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23 The fields of the poor may yield much food, but some are swept away because of injustice.

24 He who fails to use a stick hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

25 The righteous person eats his fill, but the belly of the wicked is empty.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing.

2 The good acquire a taste for helpful conversation; bullies push and shove their way through life.

3 Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.

4 Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.

5 A good person hates false talk; a bad person wallows in gibberish.

6 A God-loyal life keeps you on track; sin dumps the wicked in the ditch.

7 A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.

8 The rich can be sued for everything they have, but the poor are free of such threats.

9 The lives of good people are brightly lit streets; the lives of the wicked are dark alleys.

10 Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other's counsel.

11 Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off.

12 Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.

13 Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!

15 Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.

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.