Proverbs 10:13-14

A wise person studies. He wants to learn more knowledge.

A person who refuses God’s wisdom is a fool. A fool hates God. God will punish him for his evil deeds. However, the fool will also punish himself. His words cause trouble, both for himself and for other people.

v15 Great wealth protects a rich man.

Lack of wealth ruins a poor man.

v16 A good man earns a good life.

An evil man earns punishment.

v17 Obey wise instructions! Then you will teach people how to live.

But if you refuse correction, you will lead people in the wrong way.

v18 If you hide your hate, then you are lying.

If you lie about other people, then you are a fool.

v19 If someone says many things, then he will say some evil things.

There is wisdom in silence.

v20 A good man’s words are valuable.

An evil man’s desires are worth nothing.

v21 The words of a good man feed many people.

Fools die because they do not have wisdom.

v22 God gives wealth to the man who pleases him.

And that man’s wealth will not cause him any trouble.

v23 A fool loves evil things.

A wise person loves wisdom.