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Proverbs 13

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A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

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A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

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Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

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The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

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The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

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Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

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Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

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

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Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

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Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

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He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

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He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

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Chapter Study & Analysis

Overview

Proverbs 13 focuses on the wisdom of hearing instruction, the consequences of a lingering hope, and the importance of walking with wise men.

THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

1. The Law as a Fountain: The law of the wise is a fountain of life.
2. Sovereignty: Light rejoiceth, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Practical Lessons

PRACTICAL LESSONS

1. Associations: He that walketh with wise men shall be wise.
2. Parenting: He that spareth his rod hateth his son; discipline shows love.