Proverbs 13 | King James Version

King James Version

1 A wise son heareth his father' instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man' life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children' children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

New International Reader’s Version

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 ill 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 favour. 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 honoured. 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 unploughed 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.