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- Chapter 13 -

The source of great wealth

1
A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
2
From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
4
The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
5
The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
6
Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
7
There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
8
The ransom of a rich man’s life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.
9
The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
10
Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
11
Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hands will make his money grow.

Source of hope

12
When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13
The one who scorns instruction will still be subject to it, but the one who honors the command will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
15
Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is neverending.
16
Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
18
The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
19
A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
20
Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21
Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
22
A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
23
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
25
The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.

The source of great wealth

1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Source of hope

12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.