[1] A wise son responds to his father's discipline, but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke. [2] From the fruit of his mouth, a person will enjoy good things, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. [3] The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. [4] The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied. [5] The righteous hate lying, but the wicked bring disgust and shame. [6] Righteousness guards people of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. [7] One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth. [8] Riches are a ransom for a person's life, but a poor person hears no threat. [9] The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is put out. [10] Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice. [11] Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it. [12] Hope delayed makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. [13] The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. [14] A wise person's instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. [15] Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous never changes. [16] Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity. [17] A wicked envoy falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier brings healing. [18] Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored. [19] Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. [20] The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. [21] Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous. [22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous. [23] The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food, but without justice, it is swept away. [24] The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. [25] A righteous person eats until he is satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.
