1 A wise son [heareth] his father`s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. ASV — Proverbs 13:1
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence. ASV — Proverbs 13:2
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; [But] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. ASV — Proverbs 13:3
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. ASV — Proverbs 13:4
5 A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. ASV — Proverbs 13:5
6 Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. ASV — Proverbs 13:6
7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth. ASV — Proverbs 13:7
8 The ransom of a man`s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening. ASV — Proverbs 13:8
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. ASV — Proverbs 13:9
10 By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom. ASV — Proverbs 13:10
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase. ASV — Proverbs 13:11
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. ASV — Proverbs 13:12
13 Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. ASV — Proverbs 13:13
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death. ASV — Proverbs 13:14
15 Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard. ASV — Proverbs 13:15
16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly. ASV — Proverbs 13:16
17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health. ASV — Proverbs 13:17
18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored. ASV — Proverbs 13:18
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. ASV — Proverbs 13:19
20 Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. ASV — Proverbs 13:20
21 Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good. ASV — Proverbs 13:21
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children`s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous. ASV — Proverbs 13:22
23 Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice. ASV — Proverbs 13:23
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. ASV — Proverbs 13:24
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want. ASV — Proverbs 13:25