Popular Bible Verses from Mishlei (Pro) 13

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He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer.

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.

He who fails to use a stick hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.

Wealth gotten by worthless means dwindles away, but he who amasses it by hard work will increase it.

Insolence produces only strife, but wisdom is found with those who take advice.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

A son who heeds his father’s discipline is wise, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Poverty and shame are for him who won’t be taught, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.