Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 13

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One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm.

One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

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

Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness brings the sinner to ruin.

Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it.

Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Poverty and shame will come to one who neglects discipline, But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.