Proverbs 13:1-3

English Standard Version

13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
    but ^(A)a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
²From the fruit of his mouth a man ^(B)eats what is good,
    but the desire of the treacherous ^(C)is for violence.
³^(D)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;
    ^(E)he who opens wide his lips ^(F)comes to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:1-3

New International Version

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.^(A)

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

³Those who guard their lips^(C) preserve their lives,^(D)
but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.^(E)

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