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Proverbs 13:13 - Proverbs 13:23


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13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favor; but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge; but a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is a abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

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