1WISE son hears his father's instructions; but an evil son does not listen to rebuke.
2A good man shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; but the souls of the wicked shall perish.
3He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who speaks too much shall bring ruin upon himself.
4A sluggard is always craving; but the soul of the diligent shall be enriched.
5A righteous man hates lying; but a wicked man is loathsome, and shall be ashamed and confounded.
6Righteousness keeps him that is upright in his way; but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; there are others who pretend to be poor, yet have great riches.
8The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke.
9The light of the righteous shall rejoice; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10A wicked man commits shameful things; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth acquired unjustly will diminish; but he who gathers justly shall increase his wealth.
12Blessed is the man who is willing to help; more blessed is he than he who merely rests in hope, as a tree of life he bears fruit.
13He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life to those who depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding brings mercy; but the way of transgressors leads to destruction.
16Every prudent man deals wisely; but a fool speaks foolishness.
17A wicked messenger falls into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is a healer.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction; but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
19A noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge.
20He who walks with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall suffer harm.
21Evil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
23Those who do not understand the manner of life are destroyed by riches; yea, many men are destroyed completely.
24He who spares his rod hates his son; but he who loves his son disciplines him diligently.
25The righteous man eats and is satisfied; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
