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Proverbs 13:1-6

1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.

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

2 Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

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

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

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

4 The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

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

5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

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

6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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

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