1  The proverbs of Solomon: 

A Wise Son Is Righteous

A wise son makes his father happy, 

but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 

2  Treasures gained dishonestly profit no one, 

but righteousness rescues from death. 

3  The Lord will not allow a righteous person to starve, 

but he intentionally ignores the desires of a wicked person. 

4  Lazy hands bring poverty, 

but hard-working hands bring riches. 

5  Whoever gathers in the summer is a wise son. 

Whoever sleeps at harvest time brings shame. 

6  Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, 

but violence covers the mouths of wicked people. 

7  The name of a righteous person remains blessed, 

but the names of wicked people will rot away. 

Proverbs Concerning the Mouth

8  The one who is truly wise accepts commands, 

but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

9  Whoever lives honestly will live securely, 

but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out. 

10  Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. 

The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

11  The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, 

but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. 

12  Hate starts quarrels, 

but love covers every wrong.