1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
2 A man will eat well by the fruit of his mouth,but the soul of the transgressor will eat violence.
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life,but he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.
4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing;but the soul of the diligent will be made fat.
5 A righteous man hates lying,but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.