# Proverbs 13 [[Prov-12|← Proverbs 12]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-14|Proverbs 14 →]] *** ###### v1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. ###### v2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. ###### v3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. ###### v4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. ###### v5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. ###### v6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. ###### v7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. ###### v8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. ###### v9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. ###### v10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. ###### v11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. ###### v12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. ###### v13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. ###### v14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. ###### v15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. ###### v16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. ###### v17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. ###### v18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. ###### v19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. ###### v20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. ###### v21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. ###### v22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. ###### v23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. ###### v24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. ###### v25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. *** [[Prov-12|← Proverbs 12]] | [[Proverbs]] | [[Prov-14|Proverbs 14 →]]