^1. A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

^2. From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.

^3. He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

^4. The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

^5. The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

^6. Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

^7. One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

^8. A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.

^9. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

^10. Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

^11. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

^12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

^13. He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.

^14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

^15. Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. [1]

^16. Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.

^17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

^18. He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

^19. A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

^20. He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

^21. Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

^22. A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

^23. A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.

^24. He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

^25. The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.