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| A wise son heareth his father’s instruction:
but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. |
A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;
a young mocker refuses to listen.
2 Good people enjoy the positive results of their words, but those who are treacherous crave violence. 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; a quick retort can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied. 5 Those who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace. 6 Godliness helps people all through life, while the evil are destroyed by their wickedness. 7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor. 8 The rich can pay a ransom, but the poor won’t even get threatened. 9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the sinner’s light is snuffed out. 10 Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise. 11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy. 13 People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble; those who respect it will succeed. 14 The advice of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death. 15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person walks a rocky road. 16 Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about it! 17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing. 18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored. 19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools will not turn from evil to attain them. 20 Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm. 21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous! 22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly. 23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away. 24 If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don’t love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them. 25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |