Proverbs 13:9-17

⁹The light of the righteous rejoiceth; 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 shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

¹²Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

¹⁶Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

¹⁷A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.