13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,
    but (A)a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of his mouth a man (B)eats what is good,
    but the desire of the treacherous (C)is for violence.
(D)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;
    (E)he who opens wide his lips (F)comes to ruin.

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