Proverbs 13

1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.Cross-references: 1Sam 2:25 · Prov 4:1 · Prov 4:20 · Prov 9:7 · Prov 10:1 · Prov 14:6 · +3 more

2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.Cross-references: Ps 75:8 · Ps 140:11 · Prov 1:11 · Prov 1:18 · Prov 1:31 · Prov 4:17 · +7 more

3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.Cross-references: Ps 39:1 · Prov 10:19 · Prov 12:13 · Prov 18:7 · Prov 18:21 · Prov 20:19 · +4 more

4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.Cross-references: Num 23:10 · Ps 92:14 · Prov 2:2 · Prov 8:34 · Prov 10:4 · Prov 11:25 · +8 more

5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.Cross-references: Ps 119:163 · Prov 3:35 · Prov 6:17 · Prov 30:8 · Ezek 6:9 · Ezek 20:43 · +6 more

6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.Cross-references: 2Chr 28:23 · Ps 15:2 · Ps 25:21 · Ps 26:1 · Ps 140:11 · Prov 5:22 · +3 more

7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.Cross-references: Prov 11:24 · Prov 12:9 · Prov 13:11 · Eccl 11:1 · Luke 12:21 · Luke 12:33 · +9 more

8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.Cross-references: Ex 21:30 · 2Ki 24:14 · 2Ki 25:12 · Job 2:4 · Ps 49:6 · Prov 6:35 · +5 more

9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.Cross-references: 1Ki 11:36 · Job 18:5 · Job 21:17 · Job 29:3 · Ps 97:11 · Ps 112:4 · +6 more

10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.Cross-references: Judg 8:1 · Judg 12:1 · 1Ki 12:10 · 1Ki 12:16 · 2Ki 14:10 · Prov 12:15 · +13 more

11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.Cross-references: Job 15:28 · Job 20:15 · Job 20:19 · Job 27:16 · Ps 128:2 · Prov 10:2 · +10 more

12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.Cross-references: Gen 21:6 · Gen 46:30 · 1Sam 1:26 · Ps 17:15 · Ps 40:2 · Ps 42:1 · +10 more

13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.Cross-references: Num 15:31 · 2Sam 12:9 · 2Chr 36:16 · Ezra 10:3 · Ps 19:11 · Ps 115:13 · +15 more

14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.Cross-references: 2Sam 22:6 · Ps 18:5 · Ps 116:3 · Prov 9:11 · Prov 10:11 · Prov 14:27 · +4 more

15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.Cross-references: 1Sam 18:14 · Ps 95:9 · Ps 111:10 · Prov 3:4 · Prov 4:19 · Prov 14:35 · +5 more

16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.Cross-references: 1Sam 25:10 · 1Sam 25:17 · 1Sam 25:25 · Ps 112:5 · Prov 12:22 · Prov 15:2 · +7 more

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.Cross-references: Prov 10:26 · Prov 25:13 · Prov 25:23 · Prov 26:6 · Jer 23:13 · Jer 23:28 · +7 more

18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.Cross-references: Ps 141:5 · Prov 5:9 · Prov 9:9 · Prov 12:1 · Prov 13:13 · Prov 15:5 · +5 more

19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.Cross-references: 1Ki 1:48 · Job 28:28 · Ps 21:1 · Ps 34:14 · Ps 37:27 · Prov 3:7 · +8 more

20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.Cross-references: Gen 13:12 · Gen 14:12 · 1Ki 12:8 · 1Ki 12:10 · 1Ki 22:4 · 1Ki 22:32 · +15 more

21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.Cross-references: Gen 4:7 · Num 32:23 · Ps 32:10 · Ps 140:11 · Prov 13:13 · Isa 3:10 · +2 more

22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.Cross-references: Gen 17:7 · Ezra 9:12 · Job 27:16 · Ps 25:12 · Ps 37:25 · Ps 102:28 · +4 more

23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.Cross-references: Ps 112:5 · Prov 6:6 · Prov 11:5 · Prov 12:11 · Prov 12:14 · Prov 27:18 · +5 more

24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.Cross-references: Prov 3:12 · Prov 8:36 · Prov 19:18 · Prov 22:15 · Prov 23:13 · Prov 29:15 · +3 more

25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.Cross-references: Deut 28:48 · Deut 32:24 · Ps 34:10 · Ps 37:3 · Ps 37:16 · Ps 37:18 · +7 more