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13 A wise son listens when his father tells him the right way, but one who laughs at the truth does not listen when strong words are spoken to him.

The one who is careful what he says will have good come to him, but the one who wants to hurt others will have trouble.

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13 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

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13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.(A)

From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(B)
    but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

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