Proverbs 13
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A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Begin Abide·
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From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence. Begin Abide·
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He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Begin Abide·
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The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Begin Abide·
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The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. Begin Abide·
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Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. Begin Abide·
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One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Begin Abide·
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Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. Begin Abide·
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. Begin Abide·
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Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Begin Abide·
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Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied. Begin Abide·
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Begin Abide·
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He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. Begin Abide·
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. Begin Abide·
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Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. Begin Abide·
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Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Begin Abide·
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. Begin Abide·
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Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Begin Abide·
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Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. Begin Abide·
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He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Begin Abide·
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Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. Begin Abide·
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. Begin Abide·
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Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away. Begin Abide·
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He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently. Begin Abide·
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A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty. Begin Abide·