Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 13

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One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.