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13:1  A wise youth accepts his father’s rebuke; a young mocker doesn’t.
13:2  The good man wins his case by careful argument; the evil-minded only wants to fight.
13:3  Self-control means controlling the tongue! A quick retort can ruin everything.
13:4  Lazy people want much but get little, while the diligent are prospering.
13:5  A good man hates lies; wicked men lie constantly and come to shame.
13:6  A man’s goodness helps him all through life, while evil men are being destroyed by their wickedness.
13:7  Some rich people are poor, and some poor people have great wealth!
13:8  Being kidnapped and held for ransom never worries the poor man!
13:9  The good man’s life is full of light. The sinner’s road is dark and gloomy.
13:10  Pride leads to arguments; be humble, take advice, and become wise.
13:11  Wealth from gambling quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.
13:12  Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life and joy.
13:13  Despise God’s Word and find yourself in trouble. Obey it and succeed.
13:14  The advice of a wise man refreshes like water from a mountain spring. Those accepting it become aware of the pitfalls on ahead.
13:15  A man with good sense is appreciated. A treacherous man must walk a rocky road.
13:16  A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t and even brags about it!
13:17  An unreliable messenger can cause a lot of trouble. Reliable communication permits progress.
13:18  If you refuse criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you are on the road to fame.
13:19  It is pleasant to see plans develop. That is why fools refuse to give them up even when they are wrong.
13:20  Be with wise men and become wise. Be with evil men and become evil.
13:21  Curses chase sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!
13:22  When a good man dies, he leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren; but when a sinner dies, his wealth is stored up for the godly.
13:23  A poor man’s farm may have good soil, but injustice robs him of its riches.
13:24  If you refuse to discipline your son, it proves you don’t love him; for if you love him, you will be prompt to punish him.
13:25  The good man eats to live, while the evil man lives to eat.