Thematic Bible
Proverbs 13:1 (show verse)
A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:2 (show verse)
From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence.
Proverbs 13:3 (show verse)
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:4 (show verse)
The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
Proverbs 13:5 (show verse)
The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.
Proverbs 13:6 (show verse)
Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7 (show verse)
There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.
Proverbs 13:8 (show verse)
The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.
Proverbs 13:9 (show verse)
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
Proverbs 13:10 (show verse)
With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 13:11 (show verse)
Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
Proverbs 13:12 (show verse)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13 (show verse)
The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14 (show verse)
Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
Proverbs 13:15 (show verse)
Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
Proverbs 13:16 (show verse)
Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 13:17 (show verse)
An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:18 (show verse)
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
Proverbs 13:19 (show verse)
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.
Proverbs 13:20 (show verse)
The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:21 (show verse)
Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22 (show verse)
A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:23 (show verse)
There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.
Proverbs 13:24 (show verse)
The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
Proverbs 13:25 (show verse)
The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.