{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/13","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T09:23:52.043Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":13,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":12,"nextChapter":14,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":25},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension. "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase. "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. "},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified. "},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. "},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. "},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. "},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just. "},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment. "},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes. "},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 13 (DRB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 13](https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/13)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/13 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}