Proverbs 13:13-23

¹³Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

¹⁴The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

¹⁵Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

¹⁶The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

¹⁷The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.

¹⁹The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

²⁰He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.

²¹Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

²²The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

²³Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.