Proverbs 13:12-22

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.