Proverbs 13
1A WISE son is obedient to his father; but a disobedient son is on the path to destruction.
2A good man eateth of the fruits of righteousness: but the souls of transgressors shall perish untimely.
3He who guardeth his mouth preserveth his life; but he who is rash with his mouth, shall bring on himself terror.
4Every sluggard is employed in wishing: but the hands of the diligent, in procuring.
5A righteous man hateth a false word; but the wicked is shamed and shall not have confidence.
6Righteousness preserves the simple in the way of peril, but sin makes worthless the ungodly.
7Some pretend to be rich, having nothing; and some feign themselves poor, in great wealth.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth; but a poor man is not subject to threats.
9The righteous have light continually; but the light of the wicked is extinguished.
Deceitful souls are led astray by sins; but the righteous exercise pity and compassion.
10A wicked man doth mischief with haughtiness; but wise men are their own judges.
11Wealth acquired by injustice, diminisheth; but he who gathereth for himself with piety, shall be satisfied. A righteous man sheweth mercy and lendeth.
12Better is he who heartily beginneth to help, than he who promiseth and giveth expectation; for good desire is a tree of life.
13He who despiseth counsel shall be despised by it; but he who feareth a commandment is sound.
To a deceitful son nothing can be good: but the actions of a wise servant are prosperous, and his way will be prospered.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life; but the fool shall die by a snare.
15A good understanding giveth favour: and to know the law is a proof of good understanding; but the ways of impostors end in destruction.
16Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the fool hath laid open his wickedness.
17A daring king will involve himself in evils; but a wise ambassador will deliver him.
18Instruction removeth poverty and disgrace; and he who regardeth reproofs shall be honoured.
19The desires of the pious sweeten life: but the works of the wicked are far from knowledge.
20By walking with the wise thou wilt be wise; but he who walketh with fools will be known [for one].
21Evils shall pursue sinners, but good will overtake the righteous.
22A good man shall leave an inheritance to his children; but the wealth of the wicked is treasured up for the righteous.
23The righteous shall spend many years in wealth; but the unrighteous shall perish in a short time.
24He who spareth the rod hateth his son; but he who loveth him correcteth diligently.
25A righteous man eateth and satisfieth his soul; but the souls of the wicked are insatiate.