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13:1  A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.
13:2  The good things people say benefit them. But liars love to hurt others.
13:3  Those who guard what they say guard their lives. But those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.
13:4  People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the desires of people who work hard are completely satisfied.
13:5  Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong stink and bring shame on themselves.
13:6  Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.
13:7  Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.
13:8  A person’s riches might save their life. But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger.
13:9  The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.
13:10  Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise.
13:11  Money gained in the wrong way disappears. But money gathered little by little grows.
13:12  Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a desire that is met is like a tree of life.
13:13  Anyone who hates what they are taught will pay for it later. But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.
13:14  The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.
13:15  Good judgment wins favor. But the way of liars leads to their ruin.
13:16  Wise people act with knowledge. But foolish people show how foolish they are.
13:17  An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a trusted messenger brings healing.
13:18  Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.
13:19  A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.
13:20  Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm.
13:21  Hard times chase those who are sinful. But those who do right are rewarded with good things.
13:22  A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.
13:23  An unplowed field produces food for poor people. But those who treat them badly destroy it all.
13:24  Those who don’t correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to correct them.
13:25  Those who do right eat until they are full. But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.