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		Prov 13:1 A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father's discipline and instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
		Prov 13:2 From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
		Prov 13:3 The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
		Prov 13:4 The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition], But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied. [Prov 10:4]
		Prov 13:5 A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
		Prov 13:6 Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.
		Prov 13:7 There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all; Another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. [Prov 12:9; Luke 12:20, 21]
		Prov 13:8 The ransom for a man's life is his wealth, But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].
		Prov 13:9 The light of the righteous [within him--grows brighter and] rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
		Prov 13:10 Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife, But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
		Prov 13:11 Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].
		Prov 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
		Prov 13:13 Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
		Prov 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death.
		Prov 13:15 Good understanding wins favor [from others], But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].
		Prov 13:16 Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
		Prov 13:17 A wicked messenger falls into hardship, But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
		Prov 13:18 Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
		Prov 13:19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul; But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
		Prov 13:20 He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm. [Is 32:6]
		Prov 13:21 Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.
		Prov 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
		Prov 13:23 Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor, But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.
		Prov 13:24 He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [Prov 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17; Eph 6:4]
		Prov 13:25 The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

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