Scripture Context

Proverbs 12:19 - Proverbs 13:1

19 The lip of truth shall be established forever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil; but to the counselors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

Proverbs 13
1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.