Proverbs 13:1-25 GNT

[1] Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong. [2] Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence. [3] Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself. [4] No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants. [5] Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful. [6] Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners. [7] Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune. [8] The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor. [9] The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out. [10] Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice. [11] The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have. [12] When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy. [13] If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe. [14] The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger. [15] Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin. [16] Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance. [17] Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace. [18] Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected. [19] How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil. [20] Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined. [21] Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things. [22] Good people will have wealth to leave to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners will go to the righteous. [23] Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust people keep them from being farmed. [24] If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them. [25] The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.