Thematic Bible

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father's instruction (discipline). A scoffer does not listen to discipline (reproof).

Proverbs 13:2

A man eats well by the fruit of his mouth. Transgressors eat violence.

Proverbs 13:3

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

The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.

Proverbs 13:5

A righteous man hates lying. A wicked man is loathsome and shameful.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness keeps the upright in the way. Wickedness subverts the sinner.

Proverbs 13:7

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

The ransom of a man's life is his riches. The poor [in spirit] does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished. He who gathers by labor will increase.

Proverbs 13:12

Expectation deferred makes the heart sick. When the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:13

The one who despises the word will experience bad consequences (be destroyed). He who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding gives favor. The way of transgressors is hard.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge. A fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into adversity. A faithful ambassador brings healing.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.

Proverbs 13:19

Desire accomplished is sweetness to life. It is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Proverbs 13:20

The one who walks with wise men will be wise. A companion of fools will be destroyed.

Proverbs 13:21

Adversity pursues sinners. The righteous will be repaid with goodness.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. The wealth of the sinner is preserved for the righteous.

Proverbs 13:23

Abundant foods is in the fallow ground of the poor. There is waste because of a lack of justice.

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod (authority) hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines (instructs) him promptly.

Proverbs 13:25

The righteous eats to satisfaction. The belly of the wicked is in need.