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Proverbs 13:6 - Proverbs 13:16


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6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Only by pride cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favor; but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge; but a fool layeth open his folly.

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