Proverbs 13:1-25 GW

[1] A wise son listens to his father's discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands. [2] A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people craves violence. [3] Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin. [4] A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied. [5] A righteous person hates lying, but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace. [6] Righteousness protects the honest way of life, but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin. [7] One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth. [8] A person's riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats. [9] The light of righteous people beams brightly, but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out. [10] Arrogance produces only quarreling, but those who take advice gain wisdom. [11] Wealth gained through injustice dwindles away, but whoever gathers little by little has plenty. [12] Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life. [13] Whoever despises God's words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears God's commands will be rewarded. [14] The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn one away from the grasp of death. [15] Good sense brings favor, but the way of treacherous people is always the same. [16] Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity. [17] An undependable messenger gets into trouble, but a dependable envoy brings healing. [18] Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored. [19] A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is disgusting to fools. [20] Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer. [21] Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good. [22] Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person. [23] When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice. [24] Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on. [25] A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.