1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good things, but the treacherous crave violence.
3 He who watches his mouth protects his life, but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.
5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.