^{1 Ref} A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

^{2 Ref} By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.

^{3 Ref} He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

^{4 Ref} The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

^{5 Ref} A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

^{6 Ref} Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

^{7 Ref} There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

^{8 Ref} The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hear no threats.

^{9 Ref} The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

^{10 Ref} Pride only breeds quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.

^{11 Ref} Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

^{12 Ref} Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

^{13 Ref} Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.

^{14 Ref} The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.

^{15 Ref} Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

^{16 Ref} Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.

^{17 Ref} A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

^{18 Ref} Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.

^{19 Ref} Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.

^{20 Ref} One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.

^{21 Ref} Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.

^{22 Ref} A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

^{23 Ref} An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.

^{24 Ref} One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

^{25 Ref} The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.