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Proverbs 13

Revised Standard Version RSV

1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of his mouth a good man eats good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4 The soul of the sluggard craves, and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

5 A righteous man hates falsehood, but a wicked man acts shamefully and disgracefully.

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.

7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man has no means of redemption.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10 By insolence the heedless make strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

11 Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it.

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

13 He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.

15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the faithless is their ruin.

16 In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

17 A bad messenger plunges men into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul; but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

20 He who walks with wise men becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

23 The fallow ground of the poor yields much food, but it is swept away through injustice.

24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

Good News Translation GNT

1 Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.

2 Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.

3 Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.

4 No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.

5 Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.

6 Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.

7 Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.

8 The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.

9 The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.

10 Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.

11 The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have.

12 When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy.

13 If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.

14 The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.

15 Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.

16 Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.

17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.

18 Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.

19 How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil.

20 Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.

21 Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things.

22 Good people will have wealth to leave to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners will go to the righteous.

23 Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust people keep them from being farmed.

24 If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them.

25 The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.