Proverbs_Chapter 13

Wise children listen to their father’s teachings. A mocker does not listen to criticism.

The fruit that comes from one’s mouth will bring good fortune. A deceitful person will be raped.

Those who guard their mouths shall preserve their lives. He who opens his mouth wide will surely lead to defeat.

Lazy people envy but gain nothing. A diligent person will gain abundance.

A righteous person hates lies. Evil people have a bad reputation and feel ashamed.

Honest in behavior, with righteousness and conservatism. Criminals are overthrown by evil.

Those who pretend to be wealthy have nothing. Pretend to be poor, but have plenty of wealth.

A man’s wealth is the ransom for his life. Poor people cannot hear threatening words.

The light of righteous people is bright. The lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.

Pride only begets competition. Those who listen to advice have wisdom.

Money obtained without effort will inevitably be consumed. Those who work hard and save will see an increase.

The delay in achieving what is hoped for is worrying to the heart. What is desired is the tree of life.

Those who disregard admonition will perish on their own. Those who fear the commandments will receive good rewards.

The laws of the wise are the source of life, which can lead people out of the net of death.

Beautiful intelligence brings grace to people. The path of a deceitful person is rugged and difficult to follow.

All knowledgeable people act based on knowledge. Foolish people proclaim their foolishness.

The wicked messenger will fall into trouble. A loyal envoy is a good medicine for healing people.

Those who abandon discipline will lead to poverty and humiliation. Those who receive blame will receive honor.

The desired achievement is sweet to the heart. Away from evil, despised by fools.

Those who walk with wise people will gain wisdom. Those who accompany fools will suffer losses.

Disaster chases after sinners. A righteous person will receive a good reward.

A virtuous person leaves an inheritance for their descendants. Criminals accumulate wealth for the righteous.

The poor cultivate more food, but those who are unjust will be eliminated.

He who cannot bear to beat his son with a cane hates him. Those who love their sons should be disciplined at any time.

A righteous person eats to the fullest. The wicked lack food in their stomachs.