Proverbs 13:1-25 Instruction a Wise Son Hears

Instruction a Wise Son Hears

Proverbs 13:1-25                                   Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

A wise son [hears] his father’s instruction: but a scorner, [a.k.a. someone who looks down on others, doesn’t] hear [correction.] A man shall eat by the good fruit of his mouth: but the [souls, [a.k.a. lives,] of the [unfaithful] shall eat violence. [Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found in the lips of him, [who has] understanding; but a rod is for the back of him [who] is void, [a.k.a. without,] understanding.]

He, [who keeps] his mouth [closed,] [keeps, a.k.a. saves,] his life: but he, [who opens] his lips wide shall have destruction. [Proverbs 21:23 [Whoever keeps] his mouth, & his tongue [shut,] [saves] his soul from troubles.]

The soul, [a.k.a. life,] of the [lazy hopes,] & [has] nothing: but the [life] of the diligent shall be made [rich.] A righteous man [hates] lying: but a wicked man is [disgusting,] & [comes] to shame.

Righteousness [keeps] him [who] is upright [on] the [right] [path;] but wickedness [overthrows, a.k.a. destroys,] the sinner. [Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect, [a.k.a. blameless,] shall direct his [ways;] but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.]

There is [he] [who makes] himself rich, & [still has] nothing; & there is [he] [who makes] himself poor, & [still has] great riches.

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor [don’t] hear [correction.] [1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is One God, & One Mediator between God & men, the Man, Christ Jesus. Who gave Himself [as] a ransom for all, to be testified, [a.k.a. witnessed,] in due time.]

The light of the righteous [rejoices:] but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. [John 1:9-10 That was the True Light, [Who enlightens] every man, [who comes] into the world. He was in the world, & the world was made by Him, & the world [didn't know] Him.]

[Arguments come] only by pride: but wisdom is with the well advised. [Proverbs 10:12 Hatred [stirs] up [strife, a.k.a. arguments;] but love [covers] all sins.]

Wealth gotten by [dishonesty] shall be [reduced:] but he [who gathers] [wealth] by [labor, a.k.a. work,] shall increase. [Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness, [don't] [benefit anything;] but righteousness [delivers] from death.]

The heart [is] [made] sick, [when what is] [hoped for is delayed;] but when the desire [comes,] it is a Tree of Life. [Revelation 2:7 He [who has] an ear, let him hear what the [Holy] Spirit says to the churches, To him, [who overcomes,] I will give to eat [from] the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.]

[Whoever despises] the Word [of God,] shall be destroyed: but he [who fears, a.k.a. respects,] the [commandments] shall be rewarded. [2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, & despised His Words, & misused His prophets, until the [anger] of the Lord arose against His people, [until] there was no remedy.]

The Law of the wise is a Fountain of Life, to depart from the snares of death. [Revelation 22:16-17 I, Jesus, have sent [My] Angel to testify these things to you in the churches. I Am the Root & the Offspring, [a.k.a. from the lineage,] of David, & the Bright & Morning Star. And the [Holy] Spirit & the bride say, Come. And let him, [who hears] say, Come. And let him, [who] is [thirsty,] come. And [whoever] [is] [willing,] let him take the Water of Life freely. ]

Good understanding, [gives, a.k.a. provides, favor:] but the [path] of [sinners] is hard. [Psalms 111:10 The fear, [a.k.a. respect,] of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all [those who] do His commandments have good understanding. His praise [endures] forever.]

Every [cautious] man [acts] with knowledge: but a fool [lays] open [a.k.a. exposes,] his folly, [a.k.a. lack of good judgment.] A wicked messenger [falls] into mischief, [a.k.a. trouble:] but a faithful ambassador is, [a.k.a. leads to,] health. [2 Corinthians 5:20 Then, we are now ambassadors for Christ, as though God [urged] you [through] us. We pray [for] you [on] Christ's [behalf, so] you [are] reconciled to God.]

[Those who refuse] instruction shall [have] poverty & shame: but he [who regards, a.k.a. pays attention to, correction] shall be honored. [Proverbs 15:32 He [who refuses] instruction, [despises] his own soul, [a.k.a. life;] but he [who hears correction, gets] understanding.]

[When] the desire [is] accomplished, is sweet to the soul: but to fools to depart from evil, it is [an] abomination.

He [who walks] with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Good shall be [repaid] to the righteous; but evil [pursues] sinners. [Isaiah 47:11 Therefore, evil shall come upon you; & you shall not know from [where] it [rises.] And mischief, [a.k.a. trouble,] shall fall upon you, & you shall not be able to put it off. And desolation shall come upon you suddenly, which you [shall] not know [about.]

A good man [leaves] an inheritance to his [grandchildren,] & the wealth of the sinner is [stored away] for the just, [a.k.a. righteous.] [Job 27:16-17 Though he [heaps] up silver [like] the dust, & [prepares clothing like all the] clay: He may prepare it, but the just, [a.k.a. righteous,] shall put [the clothing] on, & the innocent shall divide the silver.]

Much food is in the tillage, [a.k.a. plowing,] of the poor: but for [the lack] of [good] judgment, [what] is there is destroyed.

He, [who spares] his rod, [hates] his son: but he, [who loves his son,] [punishes] him [before it's too late.] [Revelation 3:19-22 I [reprimand & chastise] as many as I love. Therefore, be zealous & repent. [Watch,] I stand at the door, & knock.

If any man [hears] My voice, & [opens] the door, I will come in to him, & will [dine] with him, & he with Me. I will grant to him, [who overcomes,] to sit with Me [on] My throne, even [like] I overcame, & Am [sitting] down with My Father [on] His throne. He, [who has] an ear, let him hear what the [Holy] Spirit [says] to the churches.]

The righteous [eat] to [satisfy] his soul: but the [stomach] of the wicked shall want [food.] [Psalm 34:9-10 The young lions lack, & suffer hunger; but [those] that seek the Lord shall not want, [a.k.a. lack,] any good thing. You children, Come, & [pay attention, to me, & I will teach you the fear, [a.k.a. respect,] of the Lord.]