Proverbs 13:21

21 Misfortune pursues the sinner,
but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

Proverbs 13:20

20 He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:19

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil.

Proverbs 13:18

18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 13:17

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

Proverbs 13:16

16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.

Proverbs 13:15

15 Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Proverbs 13:14

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.

Proverbs 13:13

13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded.

Proverbs 13:12

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:11

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:10

10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 13:9

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Proverbs 13:8

8 A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat.

Proverbs 13:7

7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Proverbs 13:6

6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5

5 The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 13:4

4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:3

3 He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:2

2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.

Proverbs 13:1

1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 12:28

28 In the way of righteousness there is life;
along that path is immortality.

Proverbs 12:27

27 The lazy man does not roast his game,
but the diligent man prizes his possessions.

Proverbs 12:26

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:25

25 An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.

Proverbs 12:24

24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.

Proverbs 12:23

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

Proverbs 12:22

22 The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.

Proverbs 12:21

21 No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

Proverbs 12:20

20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.

Proverbs 12:19

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.