Proverbs 13 — ULB

13Verse 1A wise son hears his father's instruction,
but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
^{Verse 2}From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things,
but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
^{Verse 3}The one who guards his mouth protects his life,
but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
^{Verse 4}The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing,
but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
^{Verse 5}The righteous person hates lies,
but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
^{Verse 6}Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path,
but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
^{Verse 7}There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all,
and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
^{Verse 8}The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth,
but a poor person does not hear a threat.
^{Verse 9}The light of righteous people rejoices,
but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
^{Verse 10}Pride only breeds conflict,
but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
^{Verse 11}Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity,
but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
^{Verse 12}When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
^{Verse 13}Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself,
but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
^{Verse 14}The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life,
turning you away from the snares of death.
^{Verse 15}Good insight wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
^{Verse 16}Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision,
but a fool parades his folly.
^{Verse 17}A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
^{Verse 18}The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame,
but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
^{Verse 19}A longing realized is sweet to the appetite,
but fools hate to turn away from evil.
^{Verse 20}Walk with wise people and you will be wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
^{Verse 21}Disaster runs after sinners,
but righteous people are rewarded with good.
^{Verse 22}A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
^{Verse 23}An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food,
but it is swept away by injustice.
^{Verse 24}The one who does not discipline his son hates him,
but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
^{Verse 25}The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite,
but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.