but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
turning a person from the snares of death.
but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]
but fools expose their folly.
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
but whoever heeds correction is honored.
but fools detest turning from evil.
for a companion of fools suffers harm.
but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
but injustice sweeps it away.
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
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