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, f
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. g
3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life; h
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. i
4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied. j
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.
6 Righteousness guards people of integrity, N
but wickedness undermines the sinner. k
7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; l
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth. m
8 Riches are a ransom for a person’s life, n
but a poor person hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, o
but the lamp of the wicked is put out. p
10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, q
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, r
but whoever earns it through labor O will multiply it. s
12 Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. t
13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, u
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. v
14 A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life, w
turning people away from the snares of death. x
15 Good sense wins favor, y
but the way of the treacherous never changes. P
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity. z
17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing. a
18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored. b
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools. c
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
but good rewards the righteous. d
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his Q grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. e
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, f
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. g
25 A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty. h