Proverbs 13:13-22

The Message

¹³ Ignore the Word and suffer;
    honor God’s commands and grow rich.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!

¹⁵ Sound thinking makes for gracious living,
    but liars walk a rough road.

¹⁶ A commonsense person lives good sense;
    fools litter the country with silliness.

¹⁷ Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things,
    but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

¹⁸ Refuse discipline and end up homeless;
    embrace correction and live an honored life.

¹⁹ Souls who follow their hearts thrive;
    fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

²⁰ Become wise by walking with the wise;
    hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

²¹ Disaster entraps sinners,
    but God-loyal people get a good life.

²² A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren;
    ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.