17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,

but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but fools detest turning from evil.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise,

for a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Trouble pursues the sinner,

but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,

but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,

but injustice sweeps it away.

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children,

but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,

but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,

but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Disaster pursues sinners,

but the righteous are rewarded with good.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,

but it is swept away through injustice.

24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son,

but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,

but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

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.

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 correction, you will be honored.

19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,

but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise;

associate with fools and get in trouble.

21 Trouble chases sinners,

while blessings reward 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 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.

Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content,

but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

17 A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble,

but a trustworthy one makes everything right.

18 A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

19 It is so good when wishes come true,

but fools hate to stop doing evil.

20 Spend time with the wise and you will become wise,

but the friends of fools will suffer.

21 Trouble always comes to sinners,

but good people enjoy success.

22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren,

but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for good people.

23 A poor person’s field might produce plenty of food,

but others often steal it away.

24 If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them,

but if you love your children, you will correct them.

25 Good people have enough to eat,

but the wicked will go hungry.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil;

But a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction;

But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul;

But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise;

But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

21 Evil pursueth sinners;

But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children;

And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor;

But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

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.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil; 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 the foolish to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous man.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost 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.

17 An undependable messenger gets into trouble, 

but a dependable envoy brings healing. 

18 Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, 

but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored. 

19 A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, 

but turning from evil is disgusting to fools. 

20 Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, 

but whoever associates with fools will suffer. 

21 Disaster hunts down sinners, 

but righteous people are rewarded with good. 

22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, 

but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person. 

23 When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, 

but a person is swept away where there is no justice. 

24 Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, 

but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on. 

25 A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite, 

but the bellies of wicked people are always empty. 

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy courier brings healing.

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those

who ignore discipline,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,

but to turn from evil

is an abomination to fools.

20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,

but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Disaster pursues sinners,

but good rewards the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,

but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,

but without justice, it is swept away.

24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,

but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

25 A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,

but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

17 A bad messenger brings trouble,

but a faithful envoy, healing.

18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,

but one who heeds reproof is honored.

19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,

but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners,

but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22 The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,

but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

23 The field of the poor may yield much food,

but it is swept away through injustice.

24 Those who spare the rod hate their children,

but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.

25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite,

but the belly of the wicked is empty.

17 A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble,

but an envoy of the faithful brings healing.

18 Poverty and disgrace belong to him who ignores instruction,

but he who guards reproof will be honored.

19 A desire fulfilled will be sweet to the soul,

but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.

20 Walk with the wise and be wise,

but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

21 Misfortune will pursue sinners,

but the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

22 He who is good will leave an inheritance to his grandchildren,

and stored up for the righteous is the wealth of a sinner.

23 There is much food in the field of the poor,

but it is swept away by injustice.

24 He who withholds his rod hates his child,

but he who loves him gives him discipline.

25 The righteous eats to satisfy his life,

but the belly of the wicked will lack.

17 An evil messenger gets into trouble.

But a messenger who is trusted brings healing.

18 Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed.

But those who accept warnings are honored.

19 A longing that is met is like something that tastes sweet.

But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

20 Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise.

But a companion of foolish people suffers harm.

21 Hard times chase those who are sinful.

But success is the reward of those who do right.

22 A good person leaves what he owns to his children and grandchildren.

But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

23 The fields of poor people might produce a lot of food.

But those who beat them down destroy it all.

24 Those who don’t correct their children hate them.

But those who love them are careful to train them.

25 Those who do right eat until they are full.

But the stomachs of those who do wrong go hungry.

17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,

But a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline,

But he who regards reproof will be honored.

19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul,

But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Adversity pursues sinners,

But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23 Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,

But it is swept away by injustice.

24 He who withholds his rod hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,

But the stomach of the wicked is in need.