Proverbs 13:1
American King James A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke.
American Standard Version A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
King James A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
World English Bible A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:2
American King James A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
American Standard Version A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous `shall eat' violence.
King James A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
World English Bible By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
Proverbs 13:3
American King James He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
American Standard Version He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; `But' he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
King James He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
World English Bible He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:4
American King James The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
American Standard Version The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
King James The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
World English Bible The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:5
American King James A righteous man hates lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and comes to shame.
American Standard Version A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
King James A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
World English Bible A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 13:6
American King James Righteousness keeps him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
American Standard Version Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
King James Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
World English Bible Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:7
American King James There is that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
American Standard Version There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
King James There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
World English Bible There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
Proverbs 13:8
American King James The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor hears not rebuke.
American Standard Version The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
King James The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
World English Bible The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
Proverbs 13:9
American King James The light of the righteous rejoices: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
American Standard Version The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
King James The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
World English Bible The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Proverbs 13:10
American King James Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
American Standard Version By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
King James Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
World English Bible Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 13:11
American King James Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase.
American Standard Version Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
King James Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
World English Bible Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
Proverbs 13:12
American King James Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
American Standard Version Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
King James Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
World English Bible Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:13
American King James Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.
American Standard Version Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
King James Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
World English Bible Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:14
American King James The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
American Standard Version The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
King James The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
World English Bible The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:15
American King James Good understanding gives favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
American Standard Version Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
King James Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
World English Bible Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Proverbs 13:16
American King James Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly.
American Standard Version Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.
King James Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
World English Bible Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 13:17
American King James A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
American Standard Version A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
King James A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
World English Bible A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Proverbs 13:18
American King James Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.
American Standard Version Poverty and shame `shall be to' him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
King James Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
World English Bible Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Proverbs 13:19
American King James The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
American Standard Version The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
King James The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
World English Bible Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:20
American King James He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
American Standard Version Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
King James He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
World English Bible One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:21
American King James Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
American Standard Version Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
King James Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
World English Bible Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22
American King James A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
American Standard Version A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
King James A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
World English Bible A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:23
American King James Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
American Standard Version Much food `is in' the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
King James Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
World English Bible An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
Proverbs 13:24
American King James He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.
American Standard Version He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
King James He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
World English Bible One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
Proverbs 13:25
American King James The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
American Standard Version The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
King James The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
World English Bible The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.