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Proverbs - ch 13 v 1 - 20
- A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
- By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
- He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
- The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
- A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
- Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
- There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
- The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
- The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
- Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
- Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
- The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
- Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
- Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
- Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
- One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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