Thematic Bible
Proverbs 13:1 (show verse)
A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:2 (show verse)
From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.
Proverbs 13:3 (show verse)
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Proverbs 13:4 (show verse)
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
Proverbs 13:5 (show verse)
A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Proverbs 13:6 (show verse)
Righteousness protects the blameless, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7 (show verse)
One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.
Proverbs 13:8 (show verse)
The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.
Proverbs 13:9 (show verse)
The light of the righteous shines, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Proverbs 13:10 (show verse)
Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:11 (show verse)
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.
Proverbs 13:12 (show verse)
Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13 (show verse)
Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14 (show verse)
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15 (show verse)
Good understanding produces grace, but the lifestyle of the treacherous never changes.
Proverbs 13:16 (show verse)
Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.
Proverbs 13:17 (show verse)
An evil messenger stumbles into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:18 (show verse)
Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
Proverbs 13:19 (show verse)
Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
Proverbs 13:20 (show verse)
Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:21 (show verse)
Disaster pursues the sinful, but good will reward the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22 (show verse)
A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:23 (show verse)
The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.
Proverbs 13:24 (show verse)
Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Proverbs 13:25 (show verse)
A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.