Proverbs 13:14-24

1. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

2. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

3. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

4. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

5. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

6. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

7. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

8. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

9. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

10. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

11. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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