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| | Pro 13:1 | A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
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| | Pro 13:2 | From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.
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| | Pro 13:3 | He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
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| | Pro 13:4 | The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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| | Pro 13:5 | The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
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| | Pro 13:6 | Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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| | Pro 13:7 | One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
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| | Pro 13:8 | A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
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| | Pro 13:9 | The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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| | Pro 13:10 | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
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| | Pro 13:11 | Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
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| | Pro 13:12 | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
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| | Pro 13:13 | He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
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| | Pro 13:14 | The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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| | Pro 13:15 | Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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| | Pro 13:16 | Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
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| | Pro 13:17 | A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
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| | Pro 13:18 | He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
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| | Pro 13:19 | A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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| | Pro 13:20 | He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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| | Pro 13:21 | Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
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| | Pro 13:22 | A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
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| | Pro 13:23 | A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.
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| | Pro 13:24 | He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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| | Pro 13:25 | The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
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