13 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, a

but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. b

3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life; c

the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. d

4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,

but the diligent is fully satisfied. e

5 The righteous hate lying,

but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

6 Righteousness guards people of integrity, f

but wickedness undermines the sinner. g

7 One man pretends to be rich but has nothing; h

another pretends to be poor but has great wealth. i

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

but a poor man hears no threat.

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, k

but the lamp of the wicked is put out. l

10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, m

but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, n

but whoever earns it through labor o will multiply it. p

12 Delayed hope makes the heart sick,

but fulfilled desire is a tree of life. q

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

but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. s

14 A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life, t

turning people away from the snares of death. u

15 Good sense wins favor, v

but the way of the treacherous never changes. w

16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,

but a fool displays his stupidity. x

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy courier brings healing. y

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those

who ignore discipline,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored. z

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,

but to turn from evil a

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. b

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his c grandchildren,

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

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, e

but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. f

25 A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,

but the stomach of the wicked is empty. g