1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false,but the wicked make themselves obnoxiousand bring shame on themselves.