Proverbs 13:15–25

15  Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

16  Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

17  A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

18  Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19  The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

20  He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

21  Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22  A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous man.

23  Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost 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.