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Read Proverbs 13

World English Bible · 25 verses

¹ A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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