Proverbs 13:13-25

13The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.
15Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.
16Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.
18Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.
20The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
21Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.
24The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
25A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.