Proverbs 13
1 A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
2 From the fruit of his own mouth, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.
From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
3 Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
4 The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
5 The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded.
The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
6 Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner.
Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
7 One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.
There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
8 The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction.
The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.
9 The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished.
The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
10 Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
11 Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.
Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
12 Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life.
When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.
Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death.
The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
15 Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.
Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
16 The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
17 The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
18 Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.
The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
19 The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.
A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
20 Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just.
Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
22 The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
23 Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24 He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
25 The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.
The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
