Proverbs 13:15–25

15Good understanding giveth favor;

But the way of the transgressor is hard.

16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge;

But a fool flaunteth his folly.

17A wicked messenger falleth into evil;

But a faithful ambassador is health.

18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction;

But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul;

But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise;

But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

21Evil pursueth sinners;

But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children;

And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

23Much food is in the tillage of the poor;

But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

24He that spareth his rod hateth his son;

But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul;

But the belly of the wicked shall want.