Proverbs 13:13-23

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

16 Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.

Footnotes

• [a]. i.e. held accountable. Others render 'destroyeth himself.'
• [b]. Or 'Good sense:' Sachal, as ch. 1.3.
• [c]. Or 'rugged.'
• [d]. Properly 'keeps' or 'observe' so ch. 15.5.
• [e]. Or 'shall smart for it.'
• [f]. Or 'indigent,' as ver. 8.
• [g]. Or 'that is destroyed through injustice.'