2
From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,(A)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.(B)
a man will enjoy good things,(A)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.(B)
3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(C)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(D)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(D)
13
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,(P)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(Q)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.(Q)
18
Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(W)
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(W)
20
The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his(d) grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(Z)
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(Z)
23
The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
but without justice, it is swept away.
Footnotes:
a.
Proverbs 13:6: Lit guards integrity of way
b.
Proverbs 13:11: Lit whoever gathers upon [his] hand
c.
Proverbs 13:15: LXX, Syr, Tg read treacherous will perish
d.
Proverbs 13:22: Or inheritance: his