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