13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a
scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good
things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no
guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
13:4. The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that
work, shall be made fat.
13:5. The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and
shall be confounded.
13:6. Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness
overthroweth the sinner.
13:7. One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it
were poor, when he hath great riches.
13:8. The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor,
beareth not reprehension.
13:9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked
shall be put out.
13:10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do
all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
13:11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by
little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
13:12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it
cometh, is a tree of life.
13:13. 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.
13:14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline
from the ruin of death.
13:15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a
deep pit.
13:16. The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a
fool, layeth open his folly.
13:17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a
faithful ambassador is health.
13:18. Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that
yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
13:19. The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate
them that flee from evil things.
13:20. He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools
shall become like to them.
13:21. Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
13:22. The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the
substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
13:23. Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is
gathered without judgment.
13:24. He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him,
correcteth him betimes.
13:25. The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the
wicked is never to be filled.