1 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 repaid. 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. |