Proverbs 13:17-25

Tree of Life Version

¹⁹ A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning away from evil.
²⁰ He who walks with wise men is wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.

²¹ Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.
²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
²³ The fallow field of the poor yields much food,
but it is swept away by injustice.
²⁴ He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.^[a]

²⁵ The righteous eats to his heart’s content,
but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.