Proverbs 13:1-6

1 A son who heeds his father's discipline is wise, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2 A [good] man enjoys good as a result of what he says, but the essence of the treacherous is violence.
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but one who talks too much comes to ruin.
4 The lazy person wants but doesn't have; the diligent get their desires filled.
5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.
6 Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.