{"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/web/proverbs/13","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-09T23:06:55.447Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WEB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":13,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":12,"nextChapter":14,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":25},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 13 (WEB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 13](https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/13)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WEB. https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/13 (accessed 2026-06-09)."}}