# Proverbs 13

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###### v1 
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. 

###### v2 
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. 

###### v3 
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. 

###### v4 
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. 

###### v5 
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. 

###### v6 
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. 

###### v7 
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. 

###### v8 
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. 

###### v9 
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. 

###### v10 
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. 

###### v11 
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. 

###### v12 
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. 

###### v13 
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. 

###### v14 
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. 

###### v15 
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. 

###### v16 
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. 

###### v17 
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. 

###### v18 
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. 

###### v19 
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 

###### v20 
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. 

###### v21 
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. 

###### v22 
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. 

###### v23 
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. 

###### v24 
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. 

###### v25 
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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