ProSpr ProverbsSprüche, chapterKapitel Proverbs of SolomonSprichwörter, chapterKapitel 13

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,

but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.Pro 15:12

From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,

but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.Pro 12:14

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,

but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.Pro 18:20; 1Pe 3:10

A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.Pro 21:25

The righteous hate what is false,

but the wicked make themselves a stench

and bring shame on themselves.Psa 119:163

Righteousness guards the person of integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;

another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.Pro 12:9

A person’s riches may ransom their life,

but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.Pro 10:15

The light of the righteous shines brightly,

but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.Pro 24:20; Psa 37:21

Where there is strife, there is pride,

but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Dishonest money dwindles away,

but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.Pro 28:8

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,

but whoever respects a command is rewarded.Pro 1:24; Hos 4:6

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

Good judgment wins favor,

but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.(a)13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.Pro 10:11

All who are prudent act with(b)13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through knowledge,

but fools expose their folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,

but whoever heeds correction is honored.

A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but fools detest turning from evil.

Walk with the wise and become wise,

for a companion of fools suffers harm.

Trouble pursues the sinner,

but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,

but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.Job 27:17

An unplowed field produces food for the poor,

but injustice sweeps it away.

Whoever spares the rod hates their children,

but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.Pro 23:13

The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,

but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.Isa 65:13