Proverbs 13:20
Verse 20 of 25. The 13th of 31 chapters in Proverbs, in Poetry and Wisdom.
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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