| Chapter 13 |
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A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. --
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By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence. --
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. --
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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. --
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A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. --
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner. --
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There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. --
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats. --
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. --
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By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom. --
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Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow. --
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. --
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Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded. --
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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death. --
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Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard. --
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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly. --
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing. --
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Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored. --
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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil. --
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One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm. --
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Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous. --
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. --
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An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away. --
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One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him. --
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The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry. --
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