Proverbs 13

1An astute son is obedient to his father, But a disobedient son is for destruction.

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2A good man eats from the fruits of righteousness, But the souls of the lawless will destroy themselves before their time.

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3He who guards his mouth keeps his own soul, But he who is hasty with his lips will dismay himself.

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4Every idle man has desire, But the hands of the courageous are diligent.

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5A righteous man hates an unrighteous word, But an ungodly man is ashamed and will not have confidence.

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6Righteousness guards the simple, But sin makes the ungodly worthless.

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7There are those with nothing who make themselves rich, And there are those, though very rich, who humble themselves.

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8The ransom of a man's soul is his own wealth, But the poor man does not withstand a threat.

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9Light is with the righteous continually, But the light of the ungodly is extinguished.

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10Deceitful souls are led astray in sins, But the righteous have compassion and are merciful.

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11An evil man does evil things with arrogance, But those who know themselves are wise.

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12Property hastily gained with lawlessness becomes diminished, But he who gathers for himself with godliness will be increased; A righteous man has compassion and lends.

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13A man who begins to give aid heartily is better Than he who only promises and leads another to hope; A good desire is a tree of life.

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14He who despises a matter will be despised by it, But he who fears the commandment, this man is in good health.

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15To a deceitful son there shall be nothing good, But for a wise servant, his deeds shall be prosperous, And his way shall be led aright.

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16The law of the wise is a fountain of life, But the man without understanding will die by a snare.

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17A good understanding gives grace, And to know the law is to be of a good mind, But the ways of scorners are destructive.

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18Every astute man acts with knowledge, But the man without discernment spreads out his own evil.

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19A rash king falls into evil things, But a faithful messenger rescues him.

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20Instruction removes poverty and dishonor, And he who gives heed to rebukes will be glorified.

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21The desires of the godly gladden the soul, But the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

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22He who walks with the wise shall be wise, But he who walks with those without discernment will be known.

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23Evil things shall pursue sinners, But good things will overtake the righteous.

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24A good man will inherit sons of sons, But the wealth of the ungodly will be stored up for the righteous.

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25The righteous shall live in wealth many years, But the unrighteous will be destroyed suddenly.

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26He who spares the rod hates his son, But he who loves him instructs him with care.

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27A righteous man eats and satisfies his soul, But the souls of the ungodly are in want.

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