Proverbs 13:12-17 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

16. The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

Proverbs 13