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Scripture Context
Proverbs 13:19 - Proverbs 14:4
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is a abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 14
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.