Proverbs 13:13-25

13Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

15Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction. Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.

16All who are prudent act with Or prudent protect themselves through knowledge, but fools expose their folly.

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

18Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

21Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

22A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

24Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. 25The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.