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Proverbs 13:13-25
King James Version
Proverbs 13:13-25
King James Version
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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Proverbs 13:13-25
New International Version
Proverbs 13:13-25
New International Version
15 Good judgment wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]
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)
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)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
- Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through
Proverbs 13:13-25
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:13-25
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)despises (B)the word[a] brings destruction on himself,
but he who reveres the commandment[b] will be (C)rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is (D)a fountain of life,
that one may (E)turn away from the snares of death.
15 (F)Good sense wins (G)favor,
but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.[c]
16 (H)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
(I)but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but (J)a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (K)ignores instruction,
(L)but whoever (M)heeds reproof is honored.
19 (N)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 (O)Disaster[d] pursues sinners,
(P)but the righteous are rewarded with good.
22 (Q)A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
but (R)the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,
but it is swept away through (S)injustice.
24 (T)Whoever spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.[e]
25 (U)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a word
- Proverbs 13:13 Or a commandment
- Proverbs 13:15 Probable reading (compare Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate); Hebrew is rugged, or is an enduring rut
- Proverbs 13:21 Or Evil
- Proverbs 13:24 Or who loves him disciplines him early
Proverbs 13:13-25
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:13-25
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,(A)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(B)
14 A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life,(C)
turning people away from the snares of death.(D)
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(F)
17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(G)
18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(H)
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.(I)
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.(J)
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his[b] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(K)
23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,(L)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.(M)
25 A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.(N)
Proverbs 13:13-25
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 13:13-25
New American Standard Bible 1995
13 The one who (A)despises the word will be [a]in debt to it,
But the one who fears the commandment will be (B)rewarded.
14 The [b]teaching of the wise is a (C)fountain of life,
To turn aside from the (D)snares of death.
15 (E)Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 Every (F)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool [c]displays folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (G)a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame will come to him who (H)neglects [d]discipline,
But he who regards reproof will be honored.
19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.
20 (I)He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 (J)Adversity pursues sinners,
But the (K)righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
22 A good man (L)leaves an inheritance to his [e]children’s children,
And the (M)wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 (N)Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
But [f]it is swept away by injustice.
24 He who (O)withholds his [g]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him [h](P)disciplines him diligently.
25 The (Q)righteous [i]has enough to satisfy his appetite,
But the stomach of the (R)wicked is in need.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:13 Lit pledged to it
- Proverbs 13:14 Or law
- Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out
- Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction
- Proverbs 13:22 Lit sons’ sons
- Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept
- Proverbs 13:24 I.e. correction or discipline
- Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with discipline
- Proverbs 13:25 Lit eats to the satisfaction of his soul
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