English Revised Version

Proverbs 13:5-13 English Revised Version (ERV)

5. A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6. Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7. There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

8. The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth no threatening.

9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10. By pride cometh only contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.

12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.