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Proverbs 13:1-6

1 A wise child pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn't listen to warnings.

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

2 The good things a man says benefit him. But a liar loves to hurt others.

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

3 Anyone who guards what he says guards his life. But anyone who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.

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

4 People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the longings of people who work hard are completely satisfied.

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

5 Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong bring shame and dishonor.

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

6 Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.

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