Proverbs 13:13-25

New International Version

¹³ Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,^(A)
    but whoever respects^(B) a command is rewarded.^(C)

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,^(D)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(E)

¹⁵ Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.^[a]

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[b] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(F) their folly.^(G)

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(H)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(I)

¹⁸ Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(J)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(K)

¹⁹ A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(L)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(M)

²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(N)
    but the righteous^(O) are rewarded with good things.^(P)

²² A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(Q)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(R) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(S) them.^(T)

²⁵ The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.^(U)