Proverbs 13:9-23

1. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

2. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

3. 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

4. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

5. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

6. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

7. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

8. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

9. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

10. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

11. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

12. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

13. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

14. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

15. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

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