Proverbs

13 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,+

But the scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.*+

 2 From the fruitage of his speech* a man will eat what is good,+

But the very desire* of the treacherous is for violence.

 3 The one guarding his mouth* protects his life,*+

But the one opening his lips wide will come to ruin.+

 4 The lazy person has his cravings, yet he* has nothing,+

But the diligent one* will be fully satisfied.*+

 5 The righteous one hates lies,+

But the actions of the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

 6 Righteousness protects the one whose way is innocent,+

But wickedness brings down the sinner.

 7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;+

There is another who pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

 8 Riches are the ransom for a man’s life,*+

But the poor are not even threatened.*+

 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,*+

But the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.+

10 Presumptuousness leads only to strife,+

But wisdom belongs to those who seek advice.*+

11 Wealth quickly gained* will dwindle,+

But the wealth of the one who gathers it little by little* will increase.

12 Expectation* postponed makes the heart sick,+

But a desire realized is a tree of life.+

13 Whoever despises instruction* will pay the penalty,+

But the one who respects the commandment will be rewarded.+

14 The teaching* of the wise one is a source of life+

To turn one away from the snares of death.

15 Keen insight wins favor,

But the way of the treacherous is harsh.

16 The shrewd person acts with knowledge,+

But the fool exposes his own foolishness.+

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,+

But a faithful envoy brings healing.+

18 Whoever neglects discipline comes to poverty and disgrace,

But the one accepting correction* will be glorified.+

19 Desire when realized is sweet to a person,*+

But the stupid hate to turn away from bad.+

20 The one walking with the wise will become wise,+

But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.+

21 Calamity pursues sinners,+

But prosperity rewards the righteous.+

22 The good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,

But the sinner’s wealth will be stored up for the righteous one.+

23 The plowed field of the poor yields much food,

But it* may be swept away by injustice.

24 Whoever holds back his rod* hates his son,+

But the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.*+

25 The righteous one eats and satisfies his appetite,*+

But the stomach of the wicked is empty.+