Thematic Bible




Proverbs 13:1 (show verse)

A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:2 (show verse)

From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

Proverbs 13:3 (show verse)

The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 13:4 (show verse)

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:5 (show verse)

The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

Proverbs 13:6 (show verse)

Righteousness guards people of integrity,
but wickedness undermines the sinner.

Proverbs 13:7 (show verse)

One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

Proverbs 13:8 (show verse)

Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,
but a poor man hears no threat.

Proverbs 13:9 (show verse)

The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.

Proverbs 13:10 (show verse)

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Proverbs 13:11 (show verse)

Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.

Proverbs 13:12 (show verse)

Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:13 (show verse)

The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:14 (show verse)

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 13:15 (show verse)

Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.

Proverbs 13:16 (show verse)

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

Proverbs 13:17 (show verse)

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.

Proverbs 13:18 (show verse)

Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Proverbs 13:19 (show verse)

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.

Proverbs 13:20 (show verse)

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Proverbs 13:21 (show verse)

Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.

Proverbs 13:22 (show verse)

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 13:23 (show verse)

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

Proverbs 13:24 (show verse)

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Proverbs 13:25 (show verse)

A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.


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