Proverbs (Sentences), 13

[1] A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved. •

[2] Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. •

[3] He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. •

[4] The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat. •

[5] The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded. •

[6] Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. •

[7] One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. •

[8] The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension. •

[9] The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. •

[10] Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. •

[11] Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. •

[12] Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life. •

[13] Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. •

[14] The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death. •

[15] Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. •

[16] The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

[17] The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. •

[18] Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified. •

[19] The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. •

[20] He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. •

[21] Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

[22] The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just. •

[23] Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment. •

[24] He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes. •

[25] The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled. •