Proverbs 13:20-14:10

New International Version

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

²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(B)
    but the righteous^(C) are rewarded with good things.^(D)

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

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

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(F) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(G) them.^(H)

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

14 The wise woman builds her house,^(J)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³ A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(K)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.^(L)

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox^(M) come abundant harvests.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.^(N)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(O)

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(P)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(Q)

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁰ Each heart knows its own bitterness,
    and no one else can share its joy.