Proverbs 13:19-25

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.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or 'shall smart for it.'
• [b]. Or 'indigent,' as ver. 8.
• [c]. Or 'that is destroyed through injustice.'
• [d]. Lit. 'seeketh him earnestly (or 'early') with discipline.'