from Crossway1A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. (Ps 1:1; Pr 1:22)2From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. (Pr 1:31; Pr 12:14; Pr 26:6)3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. (Pr 12:13; Pr 18:7; Pr 18:21; Pr 20:19; Pr 21:23; Jas 3:2)4The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. (Pr 6:9; Pr 11:25)5The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame[1] and disgrace.6Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked. (Pr 11:3; Pr 11:5; Pr 11:20)7One pretends to be rich,[2] yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor,[3] yet has great wealth. (Pr 11:24; Lu 12:21; Lu 12:33; 2Co 6:10; Jas 2:5; Re 3:17)8The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. (Pr 13:1)9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. (Job 18:5; Job 29:3)10By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. (Pr 28:25)11Wealth gained hastily[4] will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (Pr 10:2; Pr 20:21; Pr 21:6; Pr 28:20; Pr 28:22)12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Pr 3:18; Pr 13:19)13Whoever despises the word[5] brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment[6] will be rewarded. (Nu 15:31; De 30:14; 2Ch 36:16; Pr 13:21; Pr 16:20; Pr 19:16)14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. (Ps 18:5; Pr 10:11; Pr 14:27; 2Ti 2:26)15Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.[7] (Ps 111:10; Pr 3:4; Pr 22:1; Lu 2:52)16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. (Pr 12:23; Pr 15:2; Pr 18:2; Ec 10:3)17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. (Pr 14:5; Pr 25:13)18Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. (Pr 15:5; Pr 15:31)19A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. (Pr 13:12)20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.21Disaster[8] pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. (Ps 11:6; Ps 32:10; Pr 13:13; Lu 6:38)22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. (Ezr 9:12; Job 27:16; Ps 37:25; Pr 28:8)23The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. (Pr 16:8)24Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.[9] (Pr 19:18; Pr 22:15; Pr 23:13; Pr 29:15; Pr 29:17)25The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want. (Pr 10:3)
Proverbs 13
New International Version
from Biblica1A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.2From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.3Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.4A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.5The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves obnoxious and bring shame on themselves.6Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.7One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.8A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.10Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.11Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.13Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.15Good judgment wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[1]16All who are prudent act with[2] knowledge, but fools expose their folly.17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.18Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honoured.19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.20Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.21Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.22A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.23An unploughed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.24Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.25The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
Proverbs 13
King James Version
1A wise son heareth his father' instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.8The ransom of a man' life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children' children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13
New International Reader’s Version
from Biblica1A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.2The good things people say benefit them. But liars love to hurt others.3Those who guard what they say guard their lives. But those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.4People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the desires of people who work hard are completely satisfied.5Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong stink and bring shame on themselves.6Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.7Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.8A person’s riches might save their life. But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger.9The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.10Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise.11Money gained in the wrong way disappears. But money gathered little by little grows.12Hope that is put off makes one ill at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.13Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.14The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.15Good judgment wins favour. But the way of liars leads to their ruin.16Wise people act with knowledge. But foolish people show how foolish they are.17An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing.18Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honoured.19A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.20Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm.21Hard times chase those who are sinful. But those who do right are rewarded with good things.22A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.23An unploughed field produces food for poor people. But those who treat them badly destroy it all.24Those who don’t correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to correct them.25Those who do right eat until they are full. But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.