Proverbs 13:1-15

1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good things, but the treacherous crave violence.

3He who watches his mouth protects his life, but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.

5A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.

6Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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

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

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

10Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.

11Wealth gained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers by labor increases it.

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

13Whoever despises instruction will pay a penalty, but whoever respects a mitzvah will be rewarded.

14Wise instruction is a fountain of life, turning one away from snares of death.

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