Proverbs Chapter 13

Here is the Proverbs Chapter to Read for Today.

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Proverbs, Chapter 13

13:1 A wise son [hears] his father's instruction; But a scoffer does not hear rebuke.

13:2 A man will eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of betrayers [will eat] violence.

13:3 He who guards his mouth keeps his life; [but] he who opens his lips wide will have destruction.

13:4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent will be made fat.

13:5 A righteous man hates lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and comes to shame.

13:6 Righteousness guards him who is upright in the way; But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

13:7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing: There is one who makes himself poor, yet has great wealth.

13:8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor hears no threatening.

13:9 The light of the righteous rejoices; But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

13:10 By pride comes only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity will be diminished; But he who gathers by labor will have increase.

13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick; But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13:13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself; But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.

13:15 Good understanding gives favor; But the way of betrayers is hard.

13:16 Every prudent man works with knowledge; But a fool flaunts [his] folly.

13:17 A wicked messenger will fall into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

13:18 Poverty and shame [will be to] him who refuses correction; But he who regards reproof will be honored.

13:19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is disgusting to fools to depart from evil.

13:20 Walk with wise men, and you will be wise; But the friend of fools will smart for it.

13:21 Evil pursues sinners; But the righteous will be recompensed with good.

13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to the sons of his sons; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

13:23 Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that which is destroyed by reason of injustice.

13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son; But he who loves him chastens him diligently.

13:25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked will want.

(UPDV Translation - Copyrighted, Used By Permission. A raised + sign next to a word means plural.)

 

[Trenton]

If you are alone, Jesus will be your shadow, to help you, to comfort your heart, to give you strength. Read His word daily and you will find new treasure that will fill your heart with joy.

 

[Calvert]

The door is open so we can come in. Jesus said. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me. He will be saved. Come and let us find green pastures. To rest, to take a breath of fresh air from a busy life we are carrying. Abide there, within us, o Lord. Looking out for Your children who cry out to You day and night. Righteousness guards him who is upright in the way. Silence before the Lord is not a lack of anything. It is entering into the holy presence of God and abiding in Him and with Him. His righteousness will fill our hearts with joy.

 

[Florence]

Spirit of the living God fall afresh on us.  We need You.  We call on You.  We bow down before You and adore Your holy name.   Make me. mold me, fill me,  Spirit of the lving God.   Fall afresh on us as we read Your holy word today.    The light of the righteous rejoices. 

 

[Allentown]

The upright in heart and those who follow peace with all men and holiness shall surely see the Lord in heaven. We are on our way to glory. Let us all be faithful to the end.

 

[Montie]

Let the poor say I am rich because the blessings of the Lord come down, pouring in our life and giving us hope of eternal life. Thank you Jesus for this wonderful chapter you have given to us. Every prudent man works with knowledge, how true this is. Fill us with Thy Spirit of love and wisdom as we continue to follow You all the way to heaven.

 

[Marsha]

A righteous man hates lying says the Lord. Help me o Lord not to lie and not to cheat anyone, instead, help me to be a blessing to all my friends, loved ones and colleagues at work so they too will see Jesus in me.

 

[Bramington]

Lord Jesus, keep my mouth full of praise to Your holy name. May blessings come out from my heart and may my life be a shining light to others. He who guards his mouth, guards his life. A beautiful verse to think about.

 

[SongleaderKate]

When Jesus lives in our hearts, then the light of the Lord rejoices others because they hear the voice of the Lord coming out from our mouth. V.9, lovely verse. It has blessed my life today. The light of the righteous rejoices.

 

[Gilroy]

How true this is. A righteous man hates lying. As men and women of God, our word should be Jesus' words, our life should shine before others. Do not lie, do not scam anyone or show anger and hate against others. Jesus loves you so much and cares for you and we should do the same for others.