Pro 13:1 Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.
Pro 13:2 Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.
Pro 13:3 Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
Pro 13:4 No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.
Pro 13:5 Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.
Pro 13:6 Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
Pro 13:7 Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.
Pro 13:8 The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.
Pro 13:9 The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.
Pro 13:10 Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.
Pro 13:11 The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have.
Pro 13:12 When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy.
Pro 13:13 If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.
Pro 13:14 The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.
Pro 13:15 Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.
Pro 13:16 Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
Pro 13:17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.
Pro 13:18 Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.
Pro 13:19 How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil.
Pro 13:20 Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.
Pro 13:21 Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things.
Pro 13:22 Good people will have wealth to leave to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners will go to the righteous.
Pro 13:23 Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust people keep them from being farmed.
Pro 13:24 If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them.
Pro 13:25 The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.
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