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         <div class="label">13</div><div class="q1"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">A wise son heeds his father&#8217;s instruction,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"><span class="content">but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"><span class="content">but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"><span class="content">but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">A sluggard&#8217;s appetite is never filled,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"><span class="content">but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">The righteous hate what is false,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="content">but the wicked make themselves a stench</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="content">and bring shame on themselves.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">Righteousness guards the person of integrity,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"><span class="content">but wickedness overthrows the sinner.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"><span class="content">another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">A person&#8217;s riches may ransom their life,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"><span class="content">but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">The light of the righteous shines brightly,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"><span class="content">but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Where there is strife, there is pride,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"><span class="content">but wisdom is found in those who take advice.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Dishonest money dwindles away,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"><span class="content">but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Hope deferred makes the heart sick,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"><span class="content">but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"><span class="content">but whoever respects a command is rewarded.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"><span class="content">turning a person from the snares of death.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">Good judgment wins favor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"><span class="content">but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:15 </span><span class="ft">Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">All who are prudent act with</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:16 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">prudent protect themselves through</span></span></span><span class="content"> knowledge,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"><span class="content">but fools expose their folly.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">A wicked messenger falls into trouble,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"><span class="content">but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"><span class="content">but whoever heeds correction is honored.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"><span class="content">but fools detest turning from evil.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">Walk with the wise and become wise,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"><span class="content">for a companion of fools suffers harm.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Trouble pursues the sinner,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"><span class="content">but the righteous are rewarded with good things.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">A good person leaves an inheritance for their children&#8217;s children,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"><span class="content">but a sinner&#8217;s wealth is stored up for the righteous.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">An unplowed field produces food for the poor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"><span class="content">but injustice sweeps it away.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">Whoever spares the rod hates their children,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"><span class="content">but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.13.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">The righteous eat to their hearts&#8217; content,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.13.25"><span class="content">but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div>
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         <div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.14.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">The wise woman builds her house,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.14.1"><span class="content">but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.14.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.14.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Whoever fears the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> walks uprightly,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.14.2"><span class="content">but those who despise him are devious in their ways.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.14.2"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.14.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">A fool&#8217;s mouth lashes out with pride,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.14.3"><span class="content">but the lips of the wise protect them.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.14.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.14.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.14.4"><span class="content">but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.14.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.14.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">An honest witness does not deceive,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.14.5"><span class="content">but a false witness pours out lies.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.14.5"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.14.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.14.6"><span class="content">but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.14.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.14.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">Stay away from a fool,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.14.7"><span class="content">for you will not find knowledge on their lips.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.14.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.14.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.14.8"><span class="content">but the folly of fools is deception.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.14.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.14.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Fools mock at making amends for sin,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.14.9"><span class="content">but goodwill is found among the upright.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.14.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.14.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Each heart knows its own bitterness,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.14.10"><span class="content">and no one else can share its joy.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.14.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.14.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">The house of the wicked will be destroyed,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.14.11"><span class="content">but the tent of the upright will flourish.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.14.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.14.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">There is a way that appears to be right,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.14.12"><span class="content">but in the end it leads to death.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.14.12"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.14.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Even in laughter the heart may ache,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.14.13"><span class="content">and rejoicing may end in grief.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.14.13"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.14.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.14.14"><span class="content">and the good rewarded for theirs.</span></span></div>
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