Proverbs 13:1-25 NIrV

[1] A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings. [2] The good things people say benefit them. But liars love to hurt others. [3] Those who guard what they say guard their lives. But those who speak without thinking will be destroyed. [4] People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the desires of people who work hard are completely satisfied. [5] Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong stink and bring shame on themselves. [6] Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful. [7] Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth. [8] A person’s riches might save their life. But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger. [9] The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out. [10] Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise. [11] Money gained in the wrong way disappears. But money gathered little by little grows. [12] Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life. [13] Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded. [14] The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death. [15] Good judgment wins favor. But the way of liars leads to their ruin. [16] Wise people act with knowledge. But foolish people show how foolish they are. [17] An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing. [18] Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored. [19] A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil. [20] Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm. [21] Hard times chase those who are sinful. But those who do right are rewarded with good things. [22] A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right. [23] An unplowed field produces food for poor people. But those who treat them badly destroy it all. [24] Those who don’t correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to correct them. [25] Those who do right eat until they are full. But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.