Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 13:1-6"

Proverbs 13:1-6

Revised Standard Version RSV

1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of his mouth a good man eats good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4 The soul of the sluggard craves, and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

5 A righteous man hates falsehood, but a wicked man acts shamefully and disgracefully.

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.

New International Version NIV

1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.