Proverbs 13
1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
4 The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.
The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
16 The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.
The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
