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