Proverbs Chapter 13
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations
darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext
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A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
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A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; but the soul of the treacherous, violence.
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He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
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A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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A righteous [man] hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.
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Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
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There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.
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The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
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Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.
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Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
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Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
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Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
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He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.
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Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].
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Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.
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He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
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The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM
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A wise son is obedient to his father: but a disobedient son will be destroyed.
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A good [man] shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: but the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time.
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He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.
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Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.
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A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.
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There are [some] who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are [some] who bring themselves down in [the midst of] much wealth.
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A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.
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The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched.
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A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.
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Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.
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Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads [another] to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.
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He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health [of soul].
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The law of the wise is a fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.
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Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.
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Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.
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A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.
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Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.
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The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.
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If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.
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Evil shall pursue sinners; but good shall overtake the righteous.
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A good man shall inherit children's children; and the wealth of ungodly men is laid up for the just.
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The righteous shall spend many years in wealth: but the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.
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He that spares the rod hates his son: but he that loves, carefully chastens [him].
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A just [man] eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.
vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)
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Filius sapiens, doctrina patris: qui autem illusor est, non audit cum arguitur.
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De fructu oris sui homo satiabitur bonis: anima autem prævaricatorum iniqua.
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Qui custodit os suum, custodit animam suam: qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum, sentiet mala.
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Vult et non vult piger: anima autem operantium impinguabitur.
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Verbum mendax iustus detestabitur: impius autem confundit, et confundetur.
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Iustitia custodit innocentis viam: impietas autem peccatorem supplantat.
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Est quasi dives cum nihil habeat: et est quasi pauper, cum in multis divitiis sit.
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Redemptio animæ viri, divitiæ suæ: qui autem pauper est, increpationem non sustinet.
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Lux iustorum lætificat: lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur.
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Inter superbos semper iurgia sunt: qui autem agunt omnia cum consilio, reguntur sapientia.
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Substantia festinata minuetur: quæ autem paulatim colligitur manu, multiplicabitur.
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Spes, quæ differtur, affligit animam: lignum vitæ desiderium veniens.
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Qui detrahit alicui rei, ipse se in futurum obligat: qui autem timet præceptum, in pace versabitur. Animæ dolosæ errant in peccatis: iusti autem misericordes sunt, et miserantur.
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Lex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.
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Doctrina bona dabit gratiam: in itinere contemptorum vorago.
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Astutus omnia agit cum consilio: qui autem fatuus est, aperit stultitiam.
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Nuncius impii cadet in malum: legatus autem fidelis, sanitas.
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Egestas, et ignominia ei, qui deserit disciplinam: qui autem acquiescit arguenti, glorificabitur.
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Desiderium si compleatur, delectat animam: detestantur stulti eos, qui fugiunt mala.
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Qui cum sapientibus graditur, sapiens erit: amicus stultorum similis efficietur.
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Peccatores persequitur malum: et iustis retribuentur bona.
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Bonus reliquit heredes filios, et nepotes: et custoditur iusto substantia peccatoris.
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Multi cibi in novalibus patrum: et aliis congregantur absque iudicio.
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Qui parcit virgæ, odit filium suum: qui autem diligit illum, instanter erudit.
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Iustus comedit, et replet animam suam: venter autem impiorum insaturabilis.
web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV
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A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
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By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
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A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
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The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
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Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
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Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
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Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
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An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
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One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8
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A wise son--the instruction of a father, And a scorner--he hath not heard rebuke.
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From the fruit of the mouth a man eateth good, And the soul of the treacherous--violence.
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Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips--ruin to him!
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The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
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A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.
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Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
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There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth <FI>is<Fi> abundant.
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The ransom of a man's life <FI>are<Fi> his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.
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The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
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A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled <FI>is<Fi> wisdom.
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Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.
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Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life <FI>is<Fi> the coming desire.
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Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
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The law of the wise <FI>is<Fi> a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
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Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous <FI>is<Fi> hard.
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Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
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Whoso is refusing instruction--poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
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A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools <FI>is<Fi> : Turn from evil.
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Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
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Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
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A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous <FI>is<Fi> the sinner's wealth.
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Abundance of food--the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
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Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.
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The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!
Explanations by Age Level
Explain Like I'm 5
A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!
Explain Like I'm 10
Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.
Explain Like I'm 15
Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).