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Proverbs 13:1 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke. "

Proverbs 13:1

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1 A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.

3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:2

"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence."

Proverbs 13:3

"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."

Proverbs 13:4

"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."

Proverbs 13:5

"A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace."

Proverbs 13:6

"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."

Proverbs 13:7

"There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth."

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