Proverbs 13:1 (WEB)
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:2 (WEB)
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.

Proverbs 13:3 (WEB)
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 13:4 (WEB)
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:5 (WEB)
A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 13:6 (WEB)
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:7 (WEB)
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Proverbs 13:8 (WEB)
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hear no threats.

Proverbs 13:9 (WEB)
The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Proverbs 13:10 (WEB)
Pride only breeds quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 13:11 (WEB)
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:12 (WEB)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:13 (WEB)
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:14 (WEB)
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.

Proverbs 13:15 (WEB)
Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Proverbs 13:16 (WEB)
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.

Proverbs 13:17 (WEB)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Proverbs 13:18 (WEB)
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Proverbs 13:19 (WEB)
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.

Proverbs 13:20 (WEB)
One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:21 (WEB)
Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.

Proverbs 13:22 (WEB)
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

Proverbs 13:23 (WEB)
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.

Proverbs 13:24 (WEB)
One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Proverbs 13:25 (WEB)
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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