The Message

Proverbs 13:14-25 The Message (MSG)

14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!

15. Sound thinking makes for gracious living,but liars walk a rough road.

16. A commonsense person lives good sense;fools litter the country with silliness.

17. Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things,but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

18. Refuse discipline and end up homeless;embrace correction and live an honored life.

19. Souls who follow their hearts thrive;fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

20. Become wise by walking with the wise;hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

21. Disaster entraps sinners,but God-loyal people get a good life.

22. A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren;ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.

23. Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor,or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.

24. A refusal to correct is a refusal to love;love your children by disciplining them.

25. An appetite for good brings much satisfaction,but the belly of the wicked always wants more.