Proverbs 13
1A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;
2Wise words will win you a good meal,
3Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
4Lazy people want much but get little,
5The godly hate lies;
6Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
7Some who are poor pretend to be rich;
8The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
9The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
10Pride leads to conflict;
11Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
13People who despise advice are asking for trouble;
14The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;
15A person with good sense is respected;
16Wise people think before they act;
17An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble,
18If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;
19It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
20Walk with the wise and become wise;
21Trouble chases sinners,
22Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
23A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
24Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.
25The godly eat to their hearts’ content,