Proverbs
Chapters 13:12-18
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
12Hope that is delayed makes you sad, but a wish that comes true fills you with joy.
13Those who reject a command hurt themselves; those who respect a command will be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is a source of life; their words will save you from deadly traps.
15People like a person with good sense, but life is hard for someone who cannot be trusted.
16Wise people always think before they do anything, but fools show how stupid they are by what they do.
17Disaster will catch up to the wicked messenger, but a runner who can be trusted will bring peace.
18If you refuse to learn from your mistakes, you will be poor, and no one will respect you. If you listen when you are criticized, you will be honored.