13:1 A wise child accepts a parent's discipline; a young mocker refuses to listen.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 1 , A wise child accepts a parent's discipline; a young mocker refuses to listen.
13:2 Good people enjoy the positive results of their words, but those who are treacherous crave violence.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 2 , Good people enjoy the positive results of their words, but those who are treacherous crave violence.
13:3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; a quick retort can ruin everything.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 3 , Those who control their tongue will have a long life; a quick retort can ruin everything.
13:4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 4 , Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.
13:5 Those who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 5 , Those who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace.
13:6 Godliness helps people all through life, while the evil are destroyed by their wickedness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 6 , Godliness helps people all through life, while the evil are destroyed by their wickedness.
13:7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 7 , Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.
13:8 The rich can pay a ransom, but the poor won't even get threatened.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 8 , The rich can pay a ransom, but the poor won't even get threatened.
13:9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the sinner's light is snuffed out.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 9 , The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the sinner's light is snuffed out.
13:10 Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 10 , Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.
13:11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 11 , Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 12 , Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.
13:13 People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble; those who respect it will succeed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 13 , People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble; those who respect it will succeed.
13:14 The advice of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 14 , The advice of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
13:15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person walks a rocky road.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 15 , A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person walks a rocky road.
13:16 Wise people think before they act; fools don't and even brag about it!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 16 , Wise people think before they act; fools don't and even brag about it!
13:17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 17 , An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
13:18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 18 , If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored.
13:19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools will not turn from evil to attain them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 19 , It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools will not turn from evil to attain them.
13:20 Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 20 , Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.
13:21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 21 , Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!
13:22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth passes to the godly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 22 , Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth passes to the godly.
13:23 A poor person's farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 23 , A poor person's farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.
13:24 If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don't love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 24 , If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don't love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.
13:25 The godly eat to their hearts' content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 13 , Verse 25 , The godly eat to their hearts' content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
