^{1 Ref} A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.

^{2 Ref} From the fruit of the mouth a man eateth good, And the soul of the treacherous -- violence.

^{3 Ref} Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips -- ruin to him!

^{4 Ref} The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

^{5 Ref} A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.

^{6 Ref} Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.

^{7 Ref} There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth `is' abundant.

^{8 Ref} The ransom of a man's life `are' his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.

^{9 Ref} The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

^{10 Ref} A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled `is' wisdom.

^{11 Ref} Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

^{12 Ref} Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life `is' the coming desire.

^{13 Ref} Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

^{14 Ref} The law of the wise `is' a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

^{15 Ref} Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous `is' hard.

^{16 Ref} Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

^{17 Ref} A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.

^{18 Ref} Whoso is refusing instruction -- poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

^{19 Ref} A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools `is': Turn from evil.

^{20 Ref} Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.

^{21 Ref} Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.

^{22 Ref} A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous `is' the sinner's wealth.

^{23 Ref} Abundance of food -- the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.

^{24 Ref} Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.

^{25 Ref} The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!

^{1 Ref} A wise son `heareth' his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

^{2 Ref} A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous `shall eat' violence.

^{3 Ref} He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; `But' he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

^{4 Ref} The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

^{5 Ref} A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

^{6 Ref} Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

^{7 Ref} There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

^{8 Ref} The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

^{9 Ref} The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

^{10 Ref} By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

^{11 Ref} Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

^{12 Ref} Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

^{13 Ref} Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

^{14 Ref} The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

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

^{16 Ref} Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.

^{17 Ref} A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

^{18 Ref} Poverty and shame `shall be to' him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

^{19 Ref} The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

^{20 Ref} Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

^{21 Ref} Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

^{22 Ref} A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

^{23 Ref} Much food `is in' the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

^{24 Ref} He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

^{25 Ref} The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

^{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.