Proverbs 13

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.	1 A wise son loves correction, but the senseless one heeds no rebuke.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.	2 From the fruit of his words a man eats good things, but the treacherous one craves violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.	3 He who guards his mouth protects his life; to open wide one's lips brings downfall.
4 The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.	4 The soul of the sluggard craves in vain, but the diligent soul is amply satisfied.
5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.	5 Anything deceitful the just man hates, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.	6 Virtue guards one who walks honestly, but the downfall of the wicked is sin.
7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.	7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.	8 A man's riches serve as ransom for his life, but the poor man heeds no rebuke.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.	9 The light of the just shines gaily, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.	10 The stupid man sows discord by his insolence, but with those who take counsel is wisdom.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.	11 Wealth quickly gotten dwindles away, but amassed little by little, it grows.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.	12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a wish fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.	13 He who despises the word must pay for it, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.	14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.	15 Good sense brings favor, but the way of the faithless is their ruin.
16 The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.	16 The shrewd man does everything with prudence, but the fool peddles folly.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.	17 A wicked messenger brings on disaster, but a trustworthy envoy is a healing remedy.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.	18 Poverty and shame befall the man who disregards correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.	19 Lust indulged starves the soul, but fools hate to turn from evil.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.	20 Walk with wise men and you will become wise, but the companion of fools will fare badly.
21 ,21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.	21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but the just shall be recompensed with good.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.	22 The good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.	23 A lawsuit devours the tillage of the poor, but some men perish for lack of a law court.
24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.	24 He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him takes care to chastise him.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.	25 When the just man eats, his hunger is appeased; but the belly of the wicked suffers want.