- 1. A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
- 2. By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
- 3. He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
- 4. The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
- 5. A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
- 6. Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
- 7. There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
- 8. The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
- 9. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
- 10. Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
- 11. Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
- 12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- 13. Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
- 14. The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
- 15. Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
- 16. Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- 17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- 18. Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
- 19. Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
- 20. One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- 21. Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
- 22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
- 23. An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
- 24. One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
- 25. The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
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