28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in the path thereof there is no death.

Chapter 13

1 A wise son heareth his father's admonition, but a violent son heareth not reproof.

2 Of the fruit of his mouth a man shall taste good, but the soul of transgressors shall taste evil.

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul; and whoever opens his mouth wide is in trouble.

4 The soul of the slothful desireth but in vain; but the soul of the diligent shall be satisfied.

5 The righteous hate the false word, but the wicked shame and dishonor himself.

6 Righteousness preserves the blameless in the way, but wickedness destroys the sinner.

7 A man pretends to be rich, and he has nothing; another pretends to be poor, and he has a lot of wealth.

8 With his riches a man redeems his life, but the poor hear no threat.

9 The light of the righteous burneth with joy, but the lamp of the wicked is quenched. [The deceitful souls wander in sins, but the righteous have compassion and have mercy.]

10 From arrogance comes strife, but with those who consult wisdom.

11 Wealth is exhausted by vanity, but he who gathers it by labor increases it.

12 A hope that does not come true for a long time torments the heart, and a fulfilled desire is like a tree of life.

13 He that despises the word injures himself; but whoever fears the commandment is rewarded.

14 [The son of the evil one has nothing good, but the wise servant has prosperous works, and his way is upright.]

15 The teaching of the wise is the fountain of life, which removes from the snares of death.

16 A good understanding is pleasant, but the way of the wicked is cruel.

17 Everyone who is prudent works with knowledge, but a fool makes a show of foolishness.

18 A bad ambassador gets into trouble, but a faithful messenger is salvation.

19 Poverty and shame to him who rejects the doctrine; but he who observes the instruction will be honored.