1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. WEB — Proverbs 13:1
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence. WEB — Proverbs 13:2
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. WEB — Proverbs 13:3
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. WEB — Proverbs 13:4
5 A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. WEB — Proverbs 13:5
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner. WEB — Proverbs 13:6
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. WEB — Proverbs 13:7
8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats. WEB — Proverbs 13:8
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. WEB — Proverbs 13:9
10 By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom. WEB — Proverbs 13:10
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow. WEB — Proverbs 13:11
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. WEB — Proverbs 13:12
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded. WEB — Proverbs 13:13
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death. WEB — Proverbs 13:14
15 Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard. WEB — Proverbs 13:15
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly. WEB — Proverbs 13:16
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing. WEB — Proverbs 13:17
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored. WEB — Proverbs 13:18
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil. WEB — Proverbs 13:19
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm. WEB — Proverbs 13:20
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous. WEB — Proverbs 13:21
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. WEB — Proverbs 13:22
23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away. WEB — Proverbs 13:23
24 One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him. WEB — Proverbs 13:24
25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry. WEB — Proverbs 13:25