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.