Proverbs 13:11-23

¹¹Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.

¹²When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.

¹⁵Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.

¹⁶Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.

¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.

¹⁸The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.

¹⁹A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.

²⁰Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

²¹Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.

²²A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.

²³An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.