Proverbs 13
1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
