8A man's wealth is the ransom of his life; But the poor man heareth no threatenings.
9The light of the righteous shall rejoice; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.
13He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed; But he who revereth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.
15A good understanding winneth favor; But the way of transgressors is hard.
16Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into trouble; But a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13
Proverbs 13:8-17