International Children’s Bible

Proverbs 13:7-19 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

7. Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.

8. A rich man may have to pay a ransom for his life.But a poor person will never have to face such a danger.

9. Good people will live long like bright flames.But the wicked will die like a flame going out.

10. Pride leads to arguments.But those who take advice are wise.

11. Money that comes easily disappears quickly.But money that is gathered little by little will slowly grow.

12. It is sad when you don’t get what you hoped for.But when wishes come true, it’s like eating fruit from the tree of life.

13. Whoever rejects what he is taught will pay for it.But whoever does what he is told will be rewarded.

14. The teaching of a wise person gives life.It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death.

15. People with good understanding will be liked.But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

16. Every wise person acts with good sense.But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.

17. A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.But a trustworthy one makes everything right.

18. A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.But a person who accepts correction will be honored.

19. It is so good when wishes come true.But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil.