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13 : 1 A wise son heeds his father`s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
13 : 2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
13 : 3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
13 : 4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
13 : 5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
13 : 6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
13 : 7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
13 : 8 A man`s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
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 wisdom is found in those who take advice.
13 : 11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
13 : 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 : 13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
13 : 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man 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 out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
13 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
13 : 18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
13 : 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
13 : 20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
13 : 21 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
13 : 22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children`s children, but a sinner`s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
13 : 23 A poor man`s field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
13 : 24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
13 : 25 The righteous eat to their hearts` content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.