Proverbs 13:2
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; 2 but the unfaithful crave violence. 1
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1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, 2 but a scoffer does not sh'ma ·hear obey· rebuke. 1
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. 2 One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. 1
Cross References
Psalms 75:8For in Adonai’s hand there is a cup, 2 full of foaming wine mixed with spices. 1 He pours it out. 2 Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs. 1
Proverbs 1:11If they say, “Come with us, 2 Let’s lay in wait for blood; 2 let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; 1
Proverbs 1:31Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, 2 and be filled with their own schemes. 1
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the upright is a spring of life, 2 but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 1
Proverbs 12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. 2 The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:2
Moral Maxims. 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Among the children of the same parents it is no new thing for some to be hopeful and others the contrary; now here we are taught to distinguish. 1. There is great hope of those that have a reverence for their parents, and are willing to be advised and admonished by them. He is a wise son, and is in a far way to be wiser, that hears his father's instruction, desires to hear it, regards it, and complies with it, and does… Read the whole commentary →