Proverbs 13:4-18

⁴Lazy people want a lot, but get nothing; if you work hard you'll be well rewarded.

⁵Good people hate lies, but the wicked cause a stink and bring disgrace.

⁶Goodness protects those who live right, but sin overcomes the wicked.

⁷Some pretend to be rich, but don't have anything, while others pretend to be poor and are very rich.

⁸The rich can pay a ransom to save their lives, but the poor aren't troubled in this way.

⁹The life of good people shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

¹⁰Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.

¹¹Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.

¹²Hope that's delayed makes you feel sick, but a wish that comes true revives you.

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.