Proverbs 13:1-25 AMP

[1] A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors. [2] From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence. [3] The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin. [4] The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition], But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied. [5] A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully. [6] Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner. [7] There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all; Another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. [8] The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious]. [9] The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out. [10] Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife, But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel. [11] Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches]. [12] Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. [13] Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded. [14] The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death. [15] Good understanding wins favor [from others], But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil]. [16] Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see]. [17] A wicked messenger falls into hardship, But a faithful ambassador brings healing. [18] Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored. [19] Desire realized is sweet to the soul; But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned]. [20] He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm. [21] Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity. [22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous. [23] Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor, But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice. [24] He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [25] The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].