Proverbs

1A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.

3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

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

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

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

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

23Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,but the unfaithful crave violence.

3He who guards his mouth guards his soul.One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5A righteous man hates lies,but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6Righteousness guards the way of integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,but the poor hear no threats.

9The light of the righteous shines brightly,but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

10Pride only breeds quarrels,but wisdom is with people who take advice.

11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

12Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

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

15Good understanding wins favor,but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16Every prudent man acts from knowledge,but a fool exposes folly.

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but fools detest turning from evil.

20One who walks with wise men grows wise,but a companion of fools suffers harm.

21Misfortune pursues sinners,but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,but injustice sweeps it away.

24One who spares the rod hates his son,but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul,but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.