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.

20 A desire fulfilled is pleasant to the soul; but it is intolerable for fools to shun evil.

21 He who associates with the wise will be wise, but he who associates with fools will be corrupted.

22 Evil pursues sinners, but good is recompensed to the righteous.

23 The good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the riches of the sinner are reserved for the righteous.

24 There is plenty of bread even in the field of the poor; but some perish from disorder.

25 Whosoever spares his rod hates his son; and whoever loves him punishes him from childhood.

26 The righteous eat until he is satisfied, but the belly of the wicked suffereth deprivation.

Chapter 14

1 A wise woman will build her house, but a foolish woman will destroy it with her own hands.

2 He that walketh in the straight way feareth the Lord; but whose ways are crooked, he neglects Him.

3 In the mouth of a fool is the scourge of pride; but the lips of the wise guard them.

4 Where there are no oxen, there the manger is empty; but much profit came from the power of oxen.

5 A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness will tell many lies.

6 A profligate man seeketh wisdom, and findeth not; but knowledge is easy for the prudent.