Proverbs 13:18–22

18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,

but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Disaster pursues sinners,

but the righteous are rewarded with good.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

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 fools to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise:

But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21 Evil pursueth sinners:

But to the righteous good shall be repayed.

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

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

18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;

if you accept correction, you will be honored.

19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,

but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise;

associate with fools and get in trouble.

21 Trouble chases sinners,

while blessings reward the righteous.

22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,

but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,

But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,

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

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Evil pursues sinners,

But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

18 A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

19 It is so good when wishes come true,

but fools hate to stop doing evil.

20 Spend time with the wise and you will become wise,

but the friends of fools will suffer.

21 Trouble always comes to sinners,

but good people enjoy success.

22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren,

but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for good people.

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

But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul;

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

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

But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

21 Evil pursueth sinners;

But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

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

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

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.

18 Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, 

but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored. 

19 A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, 

but turning from evil is disgusting to fools. 

20 Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, 

but whoever associates with fools will suffer. 

21 Disaster hunts down sinners, 

but righteous people are rewarded with good. 

22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, 

but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person. 

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those

who ignore discipline,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,

but to turn from evil

is an abomination to fools.

20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,

but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Disaster pursues sinners,

but good rewards the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,

but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,

but one who heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,

but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners,

but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22 The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,

but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

18 Poverty and disgrace belong to him who ignores instruction,

but he who guards reproof will be honored.

19 A desire fulfilled will be sweet to the soul,

but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.

20 Walk with the wise and be wise,

but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

21 Misfortune will pursue sinners,

but the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

22 He who is good will leave an inheritance to his grandchildren,

and stored up for the righteous is the wealth of a sinner.

18 Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed.

But those who accept warnings are honored.

19 A longing that is met is like something that tastes sweet.

But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

20 Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise.

But a companion of foolish people suffers harm.

21 Hard times chase those who are sinful.

But success is the reward of those who do right.

22 A good person leaves what he owns to his children and grandchildren.

But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline,

But he who regards reproof will be honored.

19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul,

But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Adversity pursues sinners,

But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

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