Proverbs 13:8-18

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth : but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out .

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished : but he that gathereth by labour shall increase .

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick : but when the desire cometh , it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed : but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded .

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: 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 .

Footnotes

• [a]. lamp: or, candle
• [b]. by labour: Heb. with the hand
• [c]. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace
• [d]. a faithful...: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness