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