Proverbs 13
1 A wise son [becometh so] by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
A wise son [becometh so] by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
2 From the fruit of a man's mouth doth he eat what is good; but the longing of the treacherous is for violence.
From the fruit of a man's mouth doth he eat what is good; but the longing of the treacherous is for violence.
3 He that watcheth his mouth guardeth his soul; but he that openeth wide his lips [prepareth] himself destruction.
He that watcheth his mouth guardeth his soul; but he that openeth wide his lips [prepareth] himself destruction.
4 The sluggard longeth [in] his soul, and there [cometh] nothing; but the soul of the diligent will be abundantly gratified.
The sluggard longeth [in] his soul, and there [cometh] nothing; but the soul of the diligent will be abundantly gratified.
5 The righteous hateth the word of falsehood; but the wicked bringeth shame and dishonor.
The righteous hateth the word of falsehood; but the wicked bringeth shame and dishonor.
6 Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright on his way; but wickedness perverteth the [man of] sin.
Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright on his way; but wickedness perverteth the [man of] sin.
7 There is some one that pretendeth to be rich without having any thing; another that pretendeth to be poor while having abundant wealth.
There is some one that pretendeth to be rich without having any thing; another that pretendeth to be poor while having abundant wealth.
8 As the ransom of a man's life [hath he often to give] his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.
As the ransom of a man's life [hath he often to give] his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.
9 The light of the righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.
The light of the righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.
10 Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth [gotten] by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.
Wealth [gotten] by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.
12 Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.
Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.
Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The instruction of the wise is a source of life, [teaching] to avoid the snares of death.
The instruction of the wise is a source of life, [teaching] to avoid the snares of death.
15 Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador [bringeth] healing.
A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador [bringeth] healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.
Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.
19 A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.
He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth the sinners; but the righteous will [God] repay with happiness.
Evil pursueth the sinners; but the righteous will [God] repay with happiness.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is treasured up for the righteous.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is treasured up for the righteous.
23 Much food bringeth the new-tilled ground of the poor; but there are many others that are taken away through injustice.
Much food bringeth the new-tilled ground of the poor; but there are many others that are taken away through injustice.
24 He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
25 The righteous eateth to satisfy his desire [to eat]; but the belly of the wicked always suffereth want.
The righteous eateth to satisfy his desire [to eat]; but the belly of the wicked always suffereth want.
