Thematic Bible
Proverbs 13:1 (show verse)
A wise son heeds his father's instruction (discipline). A scoffer does not listen to discipline (reproof).
Proverbs 13:2 (show verse)
A man eats well by the fruit of his mouth. Transgressors eat violence.
Proverbs 13:3 (show verse)
He who keeps his mouth (watches what he says) keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips (speaks thoughtlessly) will have destruction.
Proverbs 13:4 (show verse)
The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.
Proverbs 13:5 (show verse)
A righteous man hates lying. A wicked man is loathsome and shameful.
Proverbs 13:6 (show verse)
Righteousness keeps the upright in the way. Wickedness subverts the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7 (show verse)
There is one who claims to be rich, yet has nothing. There is one who claims to be poor, yet has great riches.
Proverbs 13:8 (show verse)
The ransom of a man's life is his riches. The poor [in spirit] does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:9 (show verse)
The light of the righteous rejoices but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 13:10 (show verse)
Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.
Proverbs 13:11 (show verse)
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished. He who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 13:12 (show verse)
Expectation deferred makes the heart sick. When the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13 (show verse)
The one who despises the word will experience bad consequences (be destroyed). He who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14 (show verse)
The law of the wise is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15 (show verse)
Good understanding gives favor. The way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 13:16 (show verse)
Every prudent man acts with knowledge. A fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 13:17 (show verse)
A wicked messenger falls into adversity. A faithful ambassador brings healing.
Proverbs 13:18 (show verse)
Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.
Proverbs 13:19 (show verse)
Desire accomplished is sweetness to life. It is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:20 (show verse)
The one who walks with wise men will be wise. A companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:21 (show verse)
Adversity pursues sinners. The righteous will be repaid with goodness.
Proverbs 13:22 (show verse)
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. The wealth of the sinner is preserved for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:23 (show verse)
Abundant foods is in the fallow ground of the poor. There is waste because of a lack of justice.
Proverbs 13:24 (show verse)
He who spares the rod (authority) hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines (instructs) him promptly.
Proverbs 13:25 (show verse)
The righteous eats to satisfaction. The belly of the wicked is in need.