Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,

but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,

but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,

but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

5 The righteous hate what is false,

but the wicked make themselves a stench

and bring shame on themselves.

6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;

another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

8 A person’s riches may ransom their life,

but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,

but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

10 Where there is strife, there is pride,

but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,

but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,

but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

15 Good judgment wins favor,

but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.

16 All who are prudent act with knowledge,

but fools expose their folly.

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.

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 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.

1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;

a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

2 Wise words will win you a good meal,

but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;

opening your mouth can ruin everything.

4 Lazy people want much but get little,

but those who work hard will prosper.

5 The godly hate lies;

the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless,

but the evil are misled by sin.

7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich;

others who are rich pretend to be poor.

8 The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,

but the poor won’t even get threatened.

9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy,

but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

10 Pride leads to conflict;

those who take advice are wise.

11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;

wealth from hard work grows over time.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble;

those who respect a command will succeed.

14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;

those who accept it avoid the snares of death.

15 A person with good sense is respected;

a treacherous person is headed for destruction.

16 Wise people think before they act;

fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.

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.

1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,

But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,

But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life,

But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;

But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

5 A righteous man hates lying,

But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,

But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;

And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,

But the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices,

But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10 By pride comes nothing but strife,

But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,

But he who gathers by labor will increase.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 He who despises the word will be destroyed,

But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life,

To turn one away from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding gains favor,

But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge,

But a fool lays open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

But a faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,

But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,

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

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Evil pursues sinners,

But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

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

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

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

And for lack of justice there is waste.

24 He who spares his rod hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,

But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

1 Wise children take their parents’ advice,

but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

2 People will be rewarded for what they say,

but those who can’t be trusted want only violence.

3 Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives,

but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

4 The lazy will not get what they want,

but those who work hard will.

5 Good people hate what is false,

but the wicked do shameful and disgraceful things.

6 Doing what is right protects the honest person,

but doing evil ruins the sinner.

7 Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.

Others pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.

8 The rich may have to pay a ransom for their lives,

but the poor will face no such danger.

9 Good people can look forward to a bright future,

but the future of the wicked is like a flame going out.

10 Pride only leads to arguments,

but those who take advice are wise.

11 Money that comes easily disappears quickly,

but money that is gathered little by little will grow.

12 It is sad not to get what you hoped for.

But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

13 Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it,

but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of a wise person gives life.

It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

15 People with good understanding will be well liked,

but the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

16 Every wise person acts with good sense,

but fools show how foolish they are.

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.

1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction;

But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth;

But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.

3 He that guardeth 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 guardeth 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 wealth.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches;

But the poor heareth no threatening.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth;

But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 By pride cometh only contention;

But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished;

But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick;

But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself;

But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life,

That one may depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favor;

But the way of the transgressor is hard.

16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge;

But a fool flaunteth his folly.

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.

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 treacherous, violence.

3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.

4 A sluggard’s soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

5 A righteous man hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.

6 Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7 There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

16 Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

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.

1 A wise son listens to his father’s discipline, 

but a mocker does not listen to reprimands. 

2 A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, 

but the appetite of treacherous people ⸤craves⸥ violence. 

3 Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. 

Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin. 

4 A lazy person craves food and there is none, 

but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied. 

5 A righteous person hates lying, 

but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace. 

6 Righteousness protects the honest way of life, 

but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin. 

7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. 

Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth. 

8 A person’s riches are the ransom for his life, 

but the poor person does not pay attention to threats. 

9 The light of righteous people beams brightly, 

but the lamp of wicked people will be snuffed out. 

10 Arrogance produces only quarreling, 

but those who take advice gain wisdom. 

11 Wealth ⸤gained⸥ through injustice dwindles away, 

but whoever gathers little by little has plenty. 

12 Delayed hope makes one sick at heart, 

but a fulfilled longing is a tree of life. 

13 Whoever despises ⸤God’s⸥ words will pay the penalty, 

but the one who fears ⸤God’s⸥ commands will be rewarded. 

14 The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life 

to turn ⸤one⸥ away from the grasp of death. 

15 Good sense brings favor, 

but the way of treacherous people is always the same.

16 Any sensible person acts with knowledge, 

but a fool displays stupidity. 

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. 

1 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,

but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2 From the words of his mouth,

a man will enjoy good things,

but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life;

the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,

but the diligent is fully satisfied.

5 The righteous hate lying,

but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

6 Righteousness guards people of integrity,

but wickedness undermines the sinner.

7 One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;

another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

8 Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,

but a poor man hears no threat.

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,

but the lamp of the wicked is put out.

10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,

but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,

but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.

12 Delayed hope makes the heart sick,

but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

13 The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,

but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

14 A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,

turning people away from the snares of death.

15 Good sense wins favor,

but the way of the treacherous never changes.

16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,

but a fool displays his stupidity.

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.

1 A wise child loves discipline,

but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of their words good persons eat good things,

but the desire of the treacherous is for wrongdoing.

3 Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives;

those who open wide their lips come to ruin.

4 The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing,

while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied.

5 The righteous hate falsehood,

but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.

6 Righteousness guards one whose way is upright,

but sin overthrows the wicked.

7 Some pretend to be rich yet have nothing;

others pretend to be poor yet have great wealth.

8 Wealth is a ransom for a person’s life,

but a poor person pays no attention to a rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices,

but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

10 By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife,

but wisdom is with those who take advice.

11 Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle,

but those who gather little by little will increase it.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 Those who despise a word bring destruction on themselves,

but those who respect a command will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

so that one may avoid the snares of death.

15 Good sense wins favor,

but the way of the faithless is their ruin.

16 The clever do all things intelligently,

but the fool displays folly.

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.

1 A wise child hears the discipline of a father,

but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.

2 From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he shall eat what is good,

but the desire of the treacherous, wrongdoing.

3 He who keeps his mouth guards his life;

he who opens his lips, ruin belongs to him.

4 The soul of the lazy craves, but there is nothing,

but the person of diligence is richly supplied.

5 The righteous hates a word of falsehood;

the wicked will bring shame and disgrace.

6 Righteousness will guard the upright of way,

but wickedness will overthrow sin.

7 There is one who acts rich but has nothing;

another who pretends to be poor but has wealth.

8 The ransom of the life of a man is his wealth,

but the poor does not receive a threat.

9 The light of the righteous will rejoice,

but the lamp of the wicked will die out.

10 Only by insolence is strife set up,

and wisdom is with those who take advice.

11 Wealth gained from haste will dwindle,

but he who gathers little by little will increase it.

12 Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick,

but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself,

but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

in order to avoid the snares of death.

15 Good sense grants favor,

but the way of the faithless is coarse.

16 Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence,

but the fool will display folly.

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.

1 A wise child pays attention to what his father teaches him.

But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

2 The good things a man says benefit him.

But a liar loves to hurt others.

3 Anyone who guards what he says guards his life.

But anyone who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.

4 People who refuse to work want things and get nothing.

But the longings of people who work hard are completely satisfied.

5 Those who do right hate what is false.

But those who do wrong bring shame and dishonor.

6 Doing right guards those who are honest.

But evil destroys those who are sinful.

7 Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing.

Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.

8 A man who is rich might have to pay to save his life.

But a poor person is not in danger of that.

9 The lights of godly people shine brightly.

But the lamps of sinners are blown out.

10 Pride only leads to arguing.

But those who take advice are wise.

11 Money that is gained in the wrong way disappears.

But money that is gathered little by little grows.

12 Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart.

But a longing that is met is like a tree of life.

13 Anyone who hates what he is taught will pay for it later.

But a person who respects a command will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life.

It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.

15 Good understanding wins favor.

But the way of liars doesn’t last.

16 Wise people act in keeping with the knowledge they have.

But foolish people show how foolish they are.

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.

1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,

But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good,

But the desire of the treacherous is violence.

3 The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;

The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,

But the soul of the diligent is made fat.

5 A righteous man hates falsehood,

But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.

6 Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless,

But wickedness subverts the sinner.

7 There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing;

Another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,

But the poor hears no rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices,

But the lamp of the wicked goes out.

10 Through insolence comes nothing but strife,

But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

11 Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,

But the one who gathers by labor increases it.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 The one who despises the word will be in debt to it,

But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

To turn aside from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding produces favor,

But the way of the treacherous is hard.

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge,

But a fool displays folly.

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.