Proverbs 13:1-25 ICB

[1] A wise son takes his father's advice. But a person who makes fun of wisdom won't listen to correction. [2] A person will be rewarded for what he says. But those who can't be trusted want only violence. [3] Whoever is careful about what he says protects his life. But anyone who speaks without thinking will be ruined. [4] The lazy person will not get what he wants. But a hard worker gets everything he wants. [5] Good people hate what is false. But wicked people do shameful and disgraceful things. [6] Doing what is right protects the honest person. But evil ruins the sinner. [7] Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing. Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy. [8] A rich man may have to pay a ransom for his life. But a poor person will never have to face such a danger. [9] Good people will live long like bright flames. But the wicked will die like a flame going out. [10] Pride leads to arguments. But those who take advice are wise. [11] Money that comes easily disappears quickly. But money that is gathered little by little will slowly grow. [12] It is sad when you don't get what you hoped for. But when wishes come true, it's like eating fruit from the tree of life. [13] Whoever rejects what he is taught will pay for it. But whoever does what he is told will be rewarded. [14] The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death. [15] People with good understanding will be liked. But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard. [16] Every wise person acts with good sense. But a foolish person shows how foolish he is. [17] A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble. But a trustworthy one makes everything right. [18] A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced. But a person who accepts correction will be honored. [19] It is so good when wishes come true. But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil. [20] Whoever spends time with wise people will become wise. But whoever makes friends with fools will suffer. [21] Trouble always comes to sinners. But good people enjoy success. [22] Good people's wealth will be inherited by their grandchildren. And a sinner's wealth will be saved for good people. [23] A poor man's field might have plenty of food. But unfair people steal it from him. [24] If a person does not punish his children, he does not love them. But the person who loves his children is careful to correct them. [25] Good people have enough to eat. But the wicked will go hungry.