[1] A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. [2] From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. [3] Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. [4] The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. [5] The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace. [6] Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked. [7] One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. [8] The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. [9] The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. [10] By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. [11] Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. [12] Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. [13] Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. [14] The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. [15] Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. [16] Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. [17] A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. [18] Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. [19] A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. [20] Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. [21] Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. [22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. [23] The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. [24] Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. [25] The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
