Proverbs 13
1 A wise son [becometh so] by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen 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 his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite 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.
The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
4 The sluggard longeth [in] his soul, and there [cometh] nothing; but the soul of the diligent will be abundantly gratified.
The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
5 The righteous hateth the word of falsehood; but the wicked bringeth shame and dishonor.
The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
6 Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright on his way; but wickedness perverteth the [man of] sin.
Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit 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 someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
8 As the ransom of a man's life [hath he often to give] his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.
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 righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.
The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
10 Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
11 Wealth [gotten] by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.
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 Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.
When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.
Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The instruction of the wise is a source of life, [teaching] to avoid the snares of death.
The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
15 Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
16 Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador [bringeth] healing.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
18 Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.
The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
19 A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.
Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Evil pursueth the sinners; but the righteous will [God] repay with happiness.
Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
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 person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
23 Much food bringeth the new-tilled ground of the poor; but there are many others that are taken away through injustice.
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24 He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
25 The righteous eateth to satisfy his desire [to eat]; but the belly of the wicked always suffereth want.
The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
