Proverbs 13:14-25

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁴ A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life,^(A)
turning people away from the snares of death.^(B)

¹⁵ Good sense wins favor,^(C)
but the way of the treacherous never changes.^[a]

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.^(D)

¹⁷ A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.^(E)

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.^(F)

¹⁹ Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.^(G)

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.^(H)

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his^[b] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(I)

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,^(J)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.^(K)

²⁵ A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.^(L)