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Proverbs 13:1-8
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Proverbs 13:1-8
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1
A wise son [hears his] father's instruction, but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke.
2
From the words of his mouth, a man will enjoy good things, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
[a]
3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
[b]
4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.
[c]
5
The righteous hate lying, but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.
6
Righteousness guards people of integrity,
[d]
but wickedness undermines the sinner.
[e]
7
One man pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
[f]
8
Riches are a ransom for a man's life,
[g]
but a poor man hears no threat.
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[a].
Pr 1:10-12; 18:20-21; Isa 32:6-8
[b].
Pr 10:14; 12:13; 18:7
[c].
Pr 10:4; 12:24,27; 19:15
[d].
Lit guards integrity of way
[e].
Pr 10:29
[f].
Pr 11:24; 1 Tm 6:17-19; Rv 3:17-18
[g].
Pr 10:15; Jb 2:4
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