Thematic Bible




Proverbs 13:1 (show verse)

A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:2 (show verse)

From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.

Proverbs 13:3 (show verse)

Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.

Proverbs 13:4 (show verse)

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

Proverbs 13:5 (show verse)

A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.

Proverbs 13:6 (show verse)

Righteousness protects the blameless, but wickedness brings down the sinner.

Proverbs 13:7 (show verse)

One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.

Proverbs 13:8 (show verse)

The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.

Proverbs 13:9 (show verse)

The light of the righteous shines, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

Proverbs 13:10 (show verse)

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Proverbs 13:11 (show verse)

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.

Proverbs 13:12 (show verse)

Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:13 (show verse)

Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13:14 (show verse)

What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.

Proverbs 13:15 (show verse)

Good understanding produces grace, but the lifestyle of the treacherous never changes.

Proverbs 13:16 (show verse)

Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.

Proverbs 13:17 (show verse)

An evil messenger stumbles into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

Proverbs 13:18 (show verse)

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Proverbs 13:19 (show verse)

Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.

Proverbs 13:20 (show verse)

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:21 (show verse)

Disaster pursues the sinful, but good will reward the righteous.

Proverbs 13:22 (show verse)

A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.

Proverbs 13:23 (show verse)

The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.

Proverbs 13:24 (show verse)

Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

Proverbs 13:25 (show verse)

A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.