Proverbs 13:13-21

¹³If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.

¹⁴The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

¹⁵Good sense earns appreciation, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.

¹⁷A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.

¹⁸Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore instruction, but those who accept correction are honored.

¹⁹It's nice to see a wish come true, but stupid people hate to turn away from evil to achieve this.

²⁰Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only cause you problems.

²¹Tragedy chases after the sinner, but prosperity rewards the good.