Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 13

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Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

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

Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

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

A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.