13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
13:4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
13:5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
13:7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
13:8 A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13:13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
13:15 Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. [Or unfaithful does not endure]
13:16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
13:18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honoured.
13:19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
13:21 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
13:23 A poor man’s field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
13:25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.