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George Lamsa Translation
Proverbs 13
1 WISE son hears his fathers instructions; but an evil son does not listen to rebuke.
2 A good man shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; but the souls of the wicked shall perish.
3 He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who speaks too much shall bring ruin upon himself.
4 A sluggard is always craving; but the soul of the diligent shall be enriched.
5 A righteous man hates lying; but a wicked man is loathsome, and shall be ashamed and confounded.
6 Righteousness keeps him that is upright in his way; but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; there are others who pretend to be poor, yet have great riches.
8 The ransom of a mans life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous shall rejoice; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 A wicked man commits shameful things; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth acquired unjustly will diminish; but he who gathers justly shall increase his wealth.
12 Blessed is the man who is willing to help; more blessed is he than he who merely rests in hope, as a tree of life he bears fruit.
13 He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life to those who depart from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding brings mercy; but the way of transgressors leads to destruction.
16 Every prudent man deals wisely; but a fool speaks foolishness.
17 A wicked messenger falls into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is a healer.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction; but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
19 A noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge.
20 He who walks with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall suffer harm.
21 Evil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrens children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
23 Those who do not understand the manner of life are destroyed by riches; yea, many men are destroyed completely.
24 He who spares his rod hates his son; but he who loves his son disciplines him diligently.
25 The righteous man eats and is satisfied; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
