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The Proverbs

Douay-Rheims :: World English Bible Catholic

- Kapitel 13 -

The source of great wealth

1
A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.
2
Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
3
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
4
The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
5
The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
6
Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7
One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
8
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.
9
The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10
Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
11
Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

Source of hope

12
Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
13
Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15
Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
16
The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
17
The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18
Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
19
The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
20
He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
21
Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
22
The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
23
Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.
24
He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.
25
The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.

The source of great wealth

1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
2
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Source of hope

12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23
An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.