Proverbs 13:1-11

1 A wise child pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn't listen to warnings.

2 The good things a man says benefit him. But a liar loves to hurt others.

3 Anyone who guards what he says guards his life. But anyone who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.

4 People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the longings of people who work hard are completely satisfied.

5 Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong bring shame and dishonor.

6 Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.

7 Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.

8 A man who is rich might have to pay to save his life. But a poor person is not in danger of that.

9 The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.

10 Pride only leads to arguing. But those who take advice are wise.

11 Money that is gained in the wrong way disappears. But money that is gathered little by little grows.