[1] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
[2] Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death.
[3] The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.
[4] Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
[5] He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
[6] Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
[7] The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
[8] The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
[9] He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.
[10] He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
[11] The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
[12] Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.
[13] On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
[14] Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
[15] The rich man's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
[16] The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
[17] He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
[18] He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
[19] When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
[20] The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
[21] The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
[22] It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.
[23] Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
[24] What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.
[25] When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
[26] Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.
[27] The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
[28] The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
[29] The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.
[30] The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.
[31] The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
[32] The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.