Proverbs 19:13-25 - A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others
13 An indiscreet son is the heaviness of his father; and a brawling wife is like the top of a house, wherethrough it is ever dropping.
14 House and riches may a man have by the heritage of his elders; but a discreet woman is the gift of the LORD.
15 Slothfulness bringeth sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope; but let not thy soul be moved to slay him.
19 For great wrath bringeth harm; therefore let him go, and so mayest thou teach him more nurture.
20 O give ear unto good counsel, and be content to be reformed; that thou mayest be wise here after.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.
22 It is a man's worship to do good; and better it is to be a poor man, than a dissembler.
23 The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.
24 A slothful body shutteth his hand into his bosom; so that he cannot put it to his mouth.
25 If thou smitest a scornful person, the ignorant shall take better heed; and if thou reprovest one that hath understanding, he will be the wiser.